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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.67, 3,151.10 and 639.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.67, 3,151.10 and 639.83 is: 959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.67 : 3,151.10 = 639.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.67/3,151.10 = 639.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.67x = 3,151.10 × 639.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.67x = 2,016,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,177.79/2,100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.78

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