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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.54, 3,149.90 and 639.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.54, 3,149.90 and 639.35 is: 958.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.54 : 3,149.90 = 639.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.54/3,149.90 = 639.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.54x = 3,149.90 × 639.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.54x = 2,013,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,888.57/2,100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.75

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