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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.77, 3,151.19 and 639.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.77, 3,151.19 and 639.94 is: 959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.77 : 3,151.19 = 639.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.77/3,151.19 = 639.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.77x = 3,151.19 × 639.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.77x = 2,016,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,572.53/2,100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.92

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