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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.86, 3,245.90 and 683.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.86, 3,245.90 and 683.28 is: 1,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.86 : 3,245.90 = 683.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.86/3,245.90 = 683.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.86x = 3,245.90 × 683.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.86x = 2,217,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,855.14/2,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.96

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