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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.29, 3,149.53 and 639.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.29, 3,149.53 and 639.11 is: 958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.29 : 3,149.53 = 639.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.29/3,149.53 = 639.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.29x = 3,149.53 × 639.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.29x = 2,012,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,878.77/2,100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.38

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