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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.53, 3,368.70 and 685.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.53, 3,368.70 and 685.65 is: 1,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.53 : 3,368.70 = 685.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.53/3,368.70 = 685.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.53x = 3,368.70 × 685.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.53x = 2,309,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,749.16/2,245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.60

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