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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.30, 3,220 and 685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.30, 3,220 and 685.46 is: 1,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.30 : 3,220 = 685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.30/3,220 = 685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.30x = 3,220 × 685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.30x = 2,207,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,181.20/2,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.37

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