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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.84, 3,211.44 and 679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.84, 3,211.44 and 679.60 is: 1,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.84 : 3,211.44 = 679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.84/3,211.44 = 679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.84x = 3,211.44 × 679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.84x = 2,182,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,494.62/2,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.46

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