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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.74, 3,150.36 and 639.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.74, 3,150.36 and 639.50 is: 959.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.74 : 3,150.36 = 639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.74/3,150.36 = 639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.74x = 3,150.36 × 639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.74x = 2,014,639.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,639.47/2,100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.02

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