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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.33, 3,214.95 and 682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.33, 3,214.95 and 682.46 is: 1,023.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.33 : 3,214.95 = 682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.33/3,214.95 = 682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.33x = 3,214.95 × 682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.33x = 2,194,074.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,074.78/2,143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.68

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