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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.64, 3,214.04 and 681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.64, 3,214.04 and 681.76 is: 1,022.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.64 : 3,214.04 = 681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.64/3,214.04 = 681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.64x = 3,214.04 × 681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.64x = 2,191,203.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,203.91/2,142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.67

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