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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.78, 3,248.64 and 684.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.78, 3,248.64 and 684.99 is: 1,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.78 : 3,248.64 = 684.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.78/3,248.64 = 684.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.78x = 3,248.64 × 684.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.78x = 2,225,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,285.91/2,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.48

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