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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.14, 3,215.89 and 683.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.14, 3,215.89 and 683.11 is: 1,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.14 : 3,215.89 = 683.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.14/3,215.89 = 683.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.14x = 3,215.89 × 683.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.14x = 2,196,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,806.62/2,144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.56

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