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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.46, 3,219.80 and 685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.46, 3,219.80 and 685.73 is: 1,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.46 : 3,219.80 = 685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.46/3,219.80 = 685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.46x = 3,219.80 × 685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.46x = 2,207,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,893.93/2,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.62

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