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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.98, 3,363.66 and 682.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.98, 3,363.66 and 682.65 is: 1,023.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.98 : 3,363.66 = 682.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.98/3,363.66 = 682.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.98x = 3,363.66 × 682.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.98x = 2,296,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,202.50/2,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.73

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