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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.42, 3,149.43 and 639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.42, 3,149.43 and 639.14 is: 958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.42 : 3,149.43 = 639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.42/3,149.43 = 639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.42x = 3,149.43 × 639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.42x = 2,012,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,926.69/2,100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.34

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