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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.75, 3,365.75 and 683.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.75, 3,365.75 and 683.85 is: 1,025.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.75 : 3,365.75 = 683.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.75/3,365.75 = 683.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.75x = 3,365.75 × 683.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.75x = 2,301,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,682.47/2,243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.82

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