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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.42, 3,364.04 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.42, 3,364.04 and 683.02 is: 1,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.42 : 3,364.04 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.42/3,364.04 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.42x = 3,364.04 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.42x = 2,297,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,706.60/2,243.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.20

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