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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684, 4,027.68 and 1,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684, 4,027.68 and 1,145 is: 1,718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684 : 4,027.68 = 1,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684/4,027.68 = 1,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684x = 4,027.68 × 1,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684x = 4,611,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,693.60/2,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.22

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