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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.28, 3,211.64 and 680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.28, 3,211.64 and 680.56 is: 1,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.28 : 3,211.64 = 680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.28/3,211.64 = 680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.28x = 3,211.64 × 680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.28x = 2,185,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,713.72/2,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.75

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