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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.87, 3,150.09 and 639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.87, 3,150.09 and 639.90 is: 959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.87 : 3,150.09 = 639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.87/3,150.09 = 639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.87x = 3,150.09 × 639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.87x = 2,015,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,742.59/2,100.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.48

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