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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.29, 3,210.94 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.29, 3,210.94 and 679.44 is: 1,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.29 : 3,210.94 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.29/3,210.94 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.29x = 3,210.94 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.29x = 2,181,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,644.93/2,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.32

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