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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.90, 3,214.44 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.90, 3,214.44 and 682.11 is: 1,023.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.90 : 3,214.44 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.90/3,214.44 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.90x = 3,214.44 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.90x = 2,192,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,601.67/2,142.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.19

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