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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.29, 3,367.95 and 685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.29, 3,367.95 and 685.53 is: 1,028.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.29 : 3,367.95 = 685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.29/3,367.95 = 685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.29x = 3,367.95 × 685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.29x = 2,308,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,828.19/2,245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.30

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