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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.02, 3,217.98 and 684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.02, 3,217.98 and 684.28 is: 1,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.02 : 3,217.98 = 684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.02/3,217.98 = 684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.02x = 3,217.98 × 684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.02x = 2,201,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,999.35/2,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.56

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