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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.62, 3,214 and 681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.62, 3,214 and 681.74 is: 1,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.62 : 3,214 = 681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.62/3,214 = 681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.62x = 3,214 × 681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.62x = 2,191,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,112.36/2,142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.63

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