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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.28, 3,365.38 and 683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.28, 3,365.38 and 683.18 is: 1,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.28 : 3,365.38 = 683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.28/3,365.38 = 683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.28x = 3,365.38 × 683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.28x = 2,299,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,160.31/2,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.91

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