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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.44, 3,149.76 and 639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.44, 3,149.76 and 639.32 is: 958.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.44 : 3,149.76 = 639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.44/3,149.76 = 639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.44x = 3,149.76 × 639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.44x = 2,013,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,704.56/2,100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.71

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