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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.07, 3,219.08 and 685.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.07, 3,219.08 and 685.22 is: 1,027.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.07 : 3,219.08 = 685.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.07/3,219.08 = 685.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.07x = 3,219.08 × 685.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.07x = 2,205,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,758.48/2,146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.81

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