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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.78, 3,245.27 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.78, 3,245.27 and 682.80 is: 1,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.78 : 3,245.27 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.78/3,245.27 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.78x = 3,245.27 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.78x = 2,215,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,854.77/2,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.07

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