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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.64, 3,220.02 and 685.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.64, 3,220.02 and 685.79 is: 1,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.64 : 3,220.02 = 685.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.64/3,220.02 = 685.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.64x = 3,220.02 × 685.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.64x = 2,208,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,241.42/2,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.70

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