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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.29, 3,211.60 and 680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.29, 3,211.60 and 680.25 is: 1,020.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.29 : 3,211.60 = 680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.29/3,211.60 = 680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.29x = 3,211.60 × 680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.29x = 2,184,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,690.90/2,141.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.27

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