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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.52, 3,152.28 and 640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.52, 3,152.28 and 640.68 is: 961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.52 : 3,152.28 = 640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.52/3,152.28 = 640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.52x = 3,152.28 × 640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.52x = 2,019,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,602.75/2,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.02

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