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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.41, 3,209.29 and 678.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.41, 3,209.29 and 678.71 is: 1,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.41 : 3,209.29 = 678.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.41/3,209.29 = 678.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.41x = 3,209.29 × 678.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.41x = 2,178,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,183.54/2,139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.12

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