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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.36, 3,152.40 and 640.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.36, 3,152.40 and 640.16 is: 960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.36 : 3,152.40 = 640.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.36/3,152.40 = 640.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.36x = 3,152.40 × 640.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.36x = 2,018,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,040.38/2,101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.35

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