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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.62, 3,218.90 and 684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.62, 3,218.90 and 684.74 is: 1,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.62 : 3,218.90 = 684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.62/3,218.90 = 684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.62x = 3,218.90 × 684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.62x = 2,204,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,090.07/2,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.25

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