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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.78, 3,210.76 and 679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.78, 3,210.76 and 679.94 is: 1,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.78 : 3,210.76 = 679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.78/3,210.76 = 679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.78x = 3,210.76 × 679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.78x = 2,183,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,124.15/2,140.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.78

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