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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.91, 3,212.60 and 680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.91, 3,212.60 and 680.94 is: 1,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.91 : 3,212.60 = 680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.91/3,212.60 = 680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.91x = 3,212.60 × 680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.91x = 2,187,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,584.44/2,141.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.32

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