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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.04, 3,212.78 and 681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.04, 3,212.78 and 681.20 is: 1,021.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.04 : 3,212.78 = 681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.04/3,212.78 = 681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.04x = 3,212.78 × 681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.04x = 2,188,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,545.74/2,142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.71

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