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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.97, 3,210.44 and 679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.97, 3,210.44 and 679.73 is: 1,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.97 : 3,210.44 = 679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.97/3,210.44 = 679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.97x = 3,210.44 × 679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.97x = 2,182,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,212.93/2,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.27

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