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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.20, 3,219.26 and 685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.20, 3,219.26 and 685.34 is: 1,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.20 : 3,219.26 = 685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.20/3,219.26 = 685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.20x = 3,219.26 × 685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.20x = 2,206,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,287.65/2,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.00

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