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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.48, 3,150.88 and 639.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.48, 3,150.88 and 639.74 is: 959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.48 : 3,150.88 = 639.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.48/3,150.88 = 639.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.48x = 3,150.88 × 639.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.48x = 2,015,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,743.97/2,100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.66

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