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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.26, 3,150.86 and 639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.26, 3,150.86 and 639.52 is: 959.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.26 : 3,150.86 = 639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.26/3,150.86 = 639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.26x = 3,150.86 × 639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.26x = 2,015,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,037.99/2,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.42

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