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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.79, 3,217.41 and 684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.79, 3,217.41 and 684 is: 1,026.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.79 : 3,217.41 = 684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.79/3,217.41 = 684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.79x = 3,217.41 × 684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.79x = 2,200,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,708.44/2,144.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.07

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