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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.24, 3,150.81 and 639.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.24, 3,150.81 and 639.51 is: 959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.24 : 3,150.81 = 639.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.24/3,150.81 = 639.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.24x = 3,150.81 × 639.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.24x = 2,014,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,974.50/2,100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.40

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