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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.74, 3,218.84 and 684.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.74, 3,218.84 and 684.55 is: 1,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.74 : 3,218.84 = 684.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.74/3,218.84 = 684.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.74x = 3,218.84 × 684.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.74x = 2,203,456.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,456.92/2,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.90

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