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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.67, 3,212.60 and 680.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.67, 3,212.60 and 680.79 is: 1,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.67 : 3,212.60 = 680.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.67/3,212.60 = 680.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.67x = 3,212.60 × 680.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.67x = 2,187,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,105.95/2,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.22

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