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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.40, 3,210.32 and 679.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.40, 3,210.32 and 679.56 is: 1,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.40 : 3,210.32 = 679.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.40/3,210.32 = 679.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.40x = 3,210.32 × 679.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.40x = 2,181,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,605.06/2,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.25

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