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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.70, 3,209.91 and 678.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.70, 3,209.91 and 678.77 is: 1,018.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.70 : 3,209.91 = 678.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.70/3,209.91 = 678.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.70x = 3,209.91 × 678.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.70x = 2,178,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,790.61/2,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.27

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