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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.38, 3,150.48 and 639.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.38, 3,150.48 and 639.49 is: 959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.38 : 3,150.48 = 639.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.38/3,150.48 = 639.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.38x = 3,150.48 × 639.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.38x = 2,014,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,700.46/2,100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.21

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