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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.22, 3,215.02 and 682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.22, 3,215.02 and 682.37 is: 1,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.22 : 3,215.02 = 682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.22/3,215.02 = 682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.22x = 3,215.02 × 682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.22x = 2,193,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,830.74/2,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.62

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