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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.66, 3,218.12 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.66, 3,218.12 and 684.48 is: 1,026.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.66 : 3,218.12 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.66/3,218.12 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.66x = 3,218.12 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.66x = 2,202,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,738.78/2,145.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.60

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