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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.46, 2,518.83 and 1,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.46, 2,518.83 and 1,031.22 is: 1,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.46 : 2,518.83 = 1,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.46/2,518.83 = 1,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.46x = 2,518.83 × 1,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.46x = 2,597,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,467.87/1,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.85

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