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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.92, 3,148.68 and 638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.92, 3,148.68 and 638.64 is: 957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.92 : 3,148.68 = 638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.92/3,148.68 = 638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.92x = 3,148.68 × 638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.92x = 2,010,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,873.00/2,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.60

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