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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.46, 3,215.13 and 682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.46, 3,215.13 and 682.70 is: 1,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.46 : 3,215.13 = 682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.46/3,215.13 = 682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.46x = 3,215.13 × 682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.46x = 2,194,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,969.25/2,143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.03

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