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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.54, 3,150.87 and 639.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.54, 3,150.87 and 639.66 is: 959.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.54 : 3,150.87 = 639.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.54/3,150.87 = 639.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.54x = 3,150.87 × 639.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.54x = 2,015,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,485.50/2,100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.51

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