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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.55, 3,368.87 and 685.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.55, 3,368.87 and 685.58 is: 1,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.55 : 3,368.87 = 685.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.55/3,368.87 = 685.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.55x = 3,368.87 × 685.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.55x = 2,309,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,612.19/2,245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.53

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