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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.08, 3,150.48 and 639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.08, 3,150.48 and 639.20 is: 958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.08 : 3,150.48 = 639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.08/3,150.48 = 639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.08x = 3,150.48 × 639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.08x = 2,013,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,786.82/2,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.91

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