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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.65, 3,215.17 and 682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.65, 3,215.17 and 682.62 is: 1,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.65 : 3,215.17 = 682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.65/3,215.17 = 682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.65x = 3,215.17 × 682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.65x = 2,194,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,739.35/2,143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.83

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