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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.54, 3,152.17 and 640.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.54, 3,152.17 and 640.70 is: 961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.54 : 3,152.17 = 640.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.54/3,152.17 = 640.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.54x = 3,152.17 × 640.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.54x = 2,019,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,595.32/2,101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.01

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