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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.03, 3,208.56 and 678.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.03, 3,208.56 and 678.27 is: 1,017.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.03 : 3,208.56 = 678.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.03/3,208.56 = 678.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.03x = 3,208.56 × 678.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.03x = 2,176,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,269.99/2,139.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.41

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