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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.83, 3,211.56 and 679.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.83, 3,211.56 and 679.65 is: 1,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.83 : 3,211.56 = 679.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.83/3,211.56 = 679.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.83x = 3,211.56 × 679.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.83x = 2,182,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,736.75/2,140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.58

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