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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.46, 3,210.71 and 679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.46, 3,210.71 and 679.50 is: 1,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.46 : 3,210.71 = 679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.46/3,210.71 = 679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.46x = 3,210.71 × 679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.46x = 2,181,677.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,677.45/2,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.26

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