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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.86, 3,212.76 and 680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.86, 3,212.76 and 680.74 is: 1,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.86 : 3,212.76 = 680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.86/3,212.76 = 680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.86x = 3,212.76 × 680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.86x = 2,187,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,054.24/2,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.10

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