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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.63, 3,217.76 and 684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.63, 3,217.76 and 684.44 is: 1,026.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.63 : 3,217.76 = 684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.63/3,217.76 = 684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.63x = 3,217.76 × 684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.63x = 2,202,360.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,360.23/2,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.44

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