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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.17, 3,210.47 and 679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.17, 3,210.47 and 679.55 is: 1,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.17 : 3,210.47 = 679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.17/3,210.47 = 679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.17x = 3,210.47 × 679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.17x = 2,181,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,655.44/2,140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.38

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