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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.91, 3,216.81 and 684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.91, 3,216.81 and 684.12 is: 1,025.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.91 : 3,216.81 = 684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.91/3,216.81 = 684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.91x = 3,216.81 × 684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.91x = 2,200,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,684.06/2,145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.52

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