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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.37, 3,216.78 and 683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.37, 3,216.78 and 683.18 is: 1,024.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.37 : 3,216.78 = 683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.37/3,216.78 = 683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.37x = 3,216.78 × 683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.37x = 2,197,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,623.68/2,144.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.84

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