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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.70, 3,220.01 and 685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.70, 3,220.01 and 685.84 is: 1,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.70 : 3,220.01 = 685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.70/3,220.01 = 685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.70x = 3,220.01 × 685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.70x = 2,208,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,411.66/2,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.75

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