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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.65, 3,215.52 and 682.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.65, 3,215.52 and 682.86 is: 1,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.65 : 3,215.52 = 682.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.65/3,215.52 = 682.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.65x = 3,215.52 × 682.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.65x = 2,195,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,749.99/2,143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.30

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