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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.08, 3,149.60 and 639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.08, 3,149.60 and 639.44 is: 959.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.08 : 3,149.60 = 639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.08/3,149.60 = 639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.08x = 3,149.60 × 639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.08x = 2,013,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,980.22/2,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.00

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