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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.58, 3,150.66 and 639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.58, 3,150.66 and 639.75 is: 959.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.58 : 3,150.66 = 639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.58/3,150.66 = 639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.58x = 3,150.66 × 639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.58x = 2,015,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,634.74/2,100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.56

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