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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.14, 3,211.72 and 680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.14, 3,211.72 and 680.44 is: 1,020.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.14 : 3,211.72 = 680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.14/3,211.72 = 680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.14x = 3,211.72 × 680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.14x = 2,185,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,382.76/2,141.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.66

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