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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.44, 3,215.48 and 682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.44, 3,215.48 and 682.25 is: 1,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.44 : 3,215.48 = 682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.44/3,215.48 = 682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.44x = 3,215.48 × 682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.44x = 2,193,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,741.74/2,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.47

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