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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.34, 3,212.11 and 680.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.34, 3,212.11 and 680.50 is: 1,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.34 : 3,212.11 = 680.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.34/3,212.11 = 680.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.34x = 3,212.11 × 680.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.34x = 2,185,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,841.89/2,141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.78

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