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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.72, 3,150.53 and 639.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.72, 3,150.53 and 639.89 is: 959.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.72 : 3,150.53 = 639.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.72/3,150.53 = 639.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.72x = 3,150.53 × 639.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.72x = 2,015,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,992.64/2,100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.67

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