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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.50, 3,152.70 and 640.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.50, 3,152.70 and 640.53 is: 960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.50 : 3,152.70 = 640.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.50/3,152.70 = 640.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.50x = 3,152.70 × 640.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.50x = 2,019,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,398.93/2,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.93

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