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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.86, 3,216.03 and 682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.86, 3,216.03 and 682.68 is: 1,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.86 : 3,216.03 = 682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.86/3,216.03 = 682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.86x = 3,216.03 × 682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.86x = 2,195,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,501.57/2,143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.09

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