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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.31, 3,364.57 and 682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.31, 3,364.57 and 682.94 is: 1,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.31 : 3,364.57 = 682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.31/3,364.57 = 682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.31x = 3,364.57 × 682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.31x = 2,297,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,780.91/2,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.28

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