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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.54, 3,209.36 and 678.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.54, 3,209.36 and 678.71 is: 1,018.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.54 : 3,209.36 = 678.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.54/3,209.36 = 678.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.54x = 3,209.36 × 678.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.54x = 2,178,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,224.73/2,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.08

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