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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.55, 3,367.54 and 684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.55, 3,367.54 and 684.86 is: 1,027.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.55 : 3,367.54 = 684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.55/3,367.54 = 684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.55x = 3,367.54 × 684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.55x = 2,306,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,276.61/2,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.50

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