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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.01, 3,211.98 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.01, 3,211.98 and 680.28 is: 1,020.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.01 : 3,211.98 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.01/3,211.98 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.01x = 3,211.98 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.01x = 2,185,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,045.75/2,141.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.57

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