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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144, 3,216 and 684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144, 3,216 and 684.40 is: 1,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144 : 3,216 = 684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144/3,216 = 684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144x = 3,216 × 684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144x = 2,201,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,030.40/2,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.60

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