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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.60, 3,218.40 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.60, 3,218.40 and 685.20 is: 1,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.60 : 3,218.40 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.60/3,218.40 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.60x = 3,218.40 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.60x = 2,205,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,247.68/2,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.80

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