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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.96, 3,218.88 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.96, 3,218.88 and 685.20 is: 1,027.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.96 : 3,218.88 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.96/3,218.88 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.96x = 3,218.88 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.96x = 2,205,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,576.58/2,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.78

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