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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.16, 3,149.28 and 639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.16, 3,149.28 and 639.28 is: 958.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.16 : 3,149.28 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.16/3,149.28 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.16x = 3,149.28 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.16x = 2,013,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,271.72/2,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.63

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