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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.63, 3,368.40 and 685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.63, 3,368.40 and 685.60 is: 1,028.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.63 : 3,368.40 = 685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.63/3,368.40 = 685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.63x = 3,368.40 × 685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.63x = 2,309,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,375.04/2,245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.39

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