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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.25, 3,273.98 and 643.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.25, 3,273.98 and 643.25 is: 965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.25 : 3,273.98 = 643.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.25/3,273.98 = 643.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.25x = 3,273.98 × 643.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.25x = 2,105,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,984.42/2,182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.05

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