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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.64, 3,219.04 and 684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.64, 3,219.04 and 684.80 is: 1,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.64 : 3,219.04 = 684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.64/3,219.04 = 684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.64x = 3,219.04 × 684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.64x = 2,204,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,398.59/2,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.39

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