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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182, 3,273.54 and 643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182, 3,273.54 and 643 is: 964.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182 : 3,273.54 = 643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182/3,273.54 = 643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182x = 3,273.54 × 643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182x = 2,104,886.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,886.22/2,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.66

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