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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.51, 3,150.78 and 639.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.51, 3,150.78 and 639.69 is: 959.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.51 : 3,150.78 = 639.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.51/3,150.78 = 639.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.51x = 3,150.78 × 639.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.51x = 2,015,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,522.46/2,100.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.54

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