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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.57, 3,367.94 and 685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.57, 3,367.94 and 685.19 is: 1,027.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.57 : 3,367.94 = 685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.57/3,367.94 = 685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.57x = 3,367.94 × 685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.57x = 2,307,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,683.80/2,245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.66

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