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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.41, 3,212.63 and 680.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.41, 3,212.63 and 680.57 is: 1,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.41 : 3,212.63 = 680.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.41/3,212.63 = 680.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.41x = 3,212.63 × 680.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.41x = 2,186,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,411.57/2,141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.01

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