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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.26, 3,219.48 and 685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.26, 3,219.48 and 685.38 is: 1,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.26 : 3,219.48 = 685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.26/3,219.48 = 685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.26x = 3,219.48 × 685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.26x = 2,206,567.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,567.20/2,146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.10

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