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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.61, 3,368.60 and 685.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.61, 3,368.60 and 685.96 is: 1,029.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.61 : 3,368.60 = 685.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.61/3,368.60 = 685.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.61x = 3,368.60 × 685.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.61x = 2,310,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,724.86/2,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.00

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