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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.04, 4,024.62 and 1,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.04, 4,024.62 and 1,143 is: 1,715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.04 : 4,024.62 = 1,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.04/4,024.62 = 1,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.04x = 4,024.62 × 1,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.04x = 4,600,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,140.66/2,682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.16

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