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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.40, 3,217.83 and 684.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.40, 3,217.83 and 684.58 is: 1,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.40 : 3,217.83 = 684.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.40/3,217.83 = 684.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.40x = 3,217.83 × 684.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.40x = 2,202,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,862.06/2,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.78

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