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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.56, 3,362.63 and 682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.56, 3,362.63 and 682.10 is: 1,022.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.56 : 3,362.63 = 682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.56/3,362.63 = 682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.56x = 3,362.63 × 682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.56x = 2,293,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,642.31/2,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.78

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