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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.75, 3,215.96 and 683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.75, 3,215.96 and 683.23 is: 1,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.75 : 3,215.96 = 683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.75/3,215.96 = 683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.75x = 3,215.96 × 683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.75x = 2,197,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,240.35/2,143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.95

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