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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.05, 3,217.67 and 684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.05, 3,217.67 and 684.06 is: 1,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.05 : 3,217.67 = 684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.05/3,217.67 = 684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.05x = 3,217.67 × 684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.05x = 2,201,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,075.92/2,145.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.12

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