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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.49, 3,152.12 and 640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.49, 3,152.12 and 640.52 is: 960.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.49 : 3,152.12 = 640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.49/3,152.12 = 640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.49x = 3,152.12 × 640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.49x = 2,018,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,995.90/2,101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.74

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