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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.83, 3,216.22 and 682.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.83, 3,216.22 and 682.98 is: 1,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.83 : 3,216.22 = 682.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.83/3,216.22 = 682.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.83x = 3,216.22 × 682.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.83x = 2,196,619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,619.22/2,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.62

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