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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.93, 3,209.90 and 679.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.93, 3,209.90 and 679.10 is: 1,018.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.93 : 3,209.90 = 679.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.93/3,209.90 = 679.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.93x = 3,209.90 × 679.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.93x = 2,179,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,823.65/2,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.64

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