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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.52, 3,215.28 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.52, 3,215.28 and 682.80 is: 1,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.52 : 3,215.28 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.52/3,215.28 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.52x = 3,215.28 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.52x = 2,195,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,393.18/2,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.20

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