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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.78, 3,150.97 and 639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.78, 3,150.97 and 639.95 is: 959.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.78 : 3,150.97 = 639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.78/3,150.97 = 639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.78x = 3,150.97 × 639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.78x = 2,016,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,445.90/2,100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.86

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