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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.60, 3,245.27 and 682.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.60, 3,245.27 and 682.79 is: 1,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.60 : 3,245.27 = 682.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.60/3,245.27 = 682.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.60x = 3,245.27 × 682.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.60x = 2,215,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,818.26/2,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.13

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