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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.77, 3,369.12 and 685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.77, 3,369.12 and 685.68 is: 1,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.77 : 3,369.12 = 685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.77/3,369.12 = 685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.77x = 3,369.12 × 685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.77x = 2,310,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,138.20/2,245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.66

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