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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.83, 3,211.70 and 680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.83, 3,211.70 and 680.10 is: 1,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.83 : 3,211.70 = 680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.83/3,211.70 = 680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.83x = 3,211.70 × 680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.83x = 2,184,277.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,277.17/2,140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.29

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