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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.66, 3,218.38 and 684.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.66, 3,218.38 and 684.70 is: 1,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.66 : 3,218.38 = 684.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.66/3,218.38 = 684.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.66x = 3,218.38 × 684.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.66x = 2,203,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,636.98/2,145.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.02

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