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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.32, 3,214.96 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.32, 3,214.96 and 682.60 is: 1,023.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.32 : 3,214.96 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.32/3,214.96 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.32x = 3,214.96 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.32x = 2,194,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,521.95/2,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.89

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