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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.02, 3,151.80 and 639.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.02, 3,151.80 and 639.90 is: 959.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.02 : 3,151.80 = 639.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.02/3,151.80 = 639.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.02x = 3,151.80 × 639.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.02x = 2,016,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,836.82/2,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.93

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