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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.56, 3,215.48 and 683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.56, 3,215.48 and 683.60 is: 1,024.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.56 : 3,215.48 = 683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.56/3,215.48 = 683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.56x = 3,215.48 × 683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.56x = 2,198,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,102.13/2,144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.97

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