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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.79, 3,245.75 and 683.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.79, 3,245.75 and 683.03 is: 1,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.79 : 3,245.75 = 683.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.79/3,245.75 = 683.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.79x = 3,245.75 × 683.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.79x = 2,216,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,930.10/2,163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.56

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