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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.41, 3,213.07 and 681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.41, 3,213.07 and 681.62 is: 1,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.41 : 3,213.07 = 681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.41/3,213.07 = 681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.41x = 3,213.07 × 681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.41x = 2,190,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,075.00/2,143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.77

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