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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.40, 3,218.38 and 684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.40, 3,218.38 and 684.68 is: 1,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.40 : 3,218.38 = 684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.40/3,218.38 = 684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.40x = 3,218.38 × 684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.40x = 2,203,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,542.61/2,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.10

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