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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.83, 3,150.68 and 639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.83, 3,150.68 and 639.59 is: 959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.83 : 3,150.68 = 639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.83/3,150.68 = 639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.83x = 3,150.68 × 639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.83x = 2,015,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,124.47/2,100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.21

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