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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.03, 3,218.74 and 684.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.03, 3,218.74 and 684.99 is: 1,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.03 : 3,218.74 = 684.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.03/3,218.74 = 684.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.03x = 3,218.74 × 684.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.03x = 2,204,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,803.00/2,146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.39

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