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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.82, 3,213 and 680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.82, 3,213 and 680.45 is: 1,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.82 : 3,213 = 680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.82/3,213 = 680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.82x = 3,213 × 680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.82x = 2,186,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,269.79/2,141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.75

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