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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.50, 3,215.24 and 682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.50, 3,215.24 and 682.77 is: 1,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.50 : 3,215.24 = 682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.50/3,215.24 = 682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.50x = 3,215.24 × 682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.50x = 2,195,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,271.12/2,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.15

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