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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.21, 3,211.22 and 680.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.21, 3,211.22 and 680.33 is: 1,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.21 : 3,211.22 = 680.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.21/3,211.22 = 680.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.21x = 3,211.22 × 680.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.21x = 2,184,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,669.84/2,142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.82

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