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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.15, 3,367.73 and 685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.15, 3,367.73 and 685.16 is: 1,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.15 : 3,367.73 = 685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.15/3,367.73 = 685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.15x = 3,367.73 × 685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.15x = 2,307,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,433.89/2,245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.74

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