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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.80, 3,211.19 and 679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.80, 3,211.19 and 679.94 is: 1,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.80 : 3,211.19 = 679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.80/3,211.19 = 679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.80x = 3,211.19 × 679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.80x = 2,183,416.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,416.53/2,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.91

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