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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.42, 3,218.19 and 684.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.42, 3,218.19 and 684.57 is: 1,026.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.42 : 3,218.19 = 684.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.42/3,218.19 = 684.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.42x = 3,218.19 × 684.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.42x = 2,203,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,076.78/2,145.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.87

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