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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.36, 3,215.40 and 682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.36, 3,215.40 and 682.96 is: 1,024.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.36 : 3,215.40 = 682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.36/3,215.40 = 682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.36x = 3,215.40 × 682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.36x = 2,195,989.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,989.58/2,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.55

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