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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.16, 3,208.98 and 678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.16, 3,208.98 and 678.28 is: 1,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.16 : 3,208.98 = 678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.16/3,208.98 = 678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.16x = 3,208.98 × 678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.16x = 2,176,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,586.95/2,139.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.50

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