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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.60, 3,210.35 and 679.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.60, 3,210.35 and 679.77 is: 1,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.60 : 3,210.35 = 679.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.60/3,210.35 = 679.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.60x = 3,210.35 × 679.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.60x = 2,182,299.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,299.62/2,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.48

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