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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.11, 3,212.02 and 680.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.11, 3,212.02 and 680.61 is: 1,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.11 : 3,212.02 = 680.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.11/3,212.02 = 680.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.11x = 3,212.02 × 680.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.11x = 2,186,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,132.93/2,141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.03

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