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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.57, 3,152.69 and 640.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.57, 3,152.69 and 640.38 is: 960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.57 : 3,152.69 = 640.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.57/3,152.69 = 640.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.57x = 3,152.69 × 640.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.57x = 2,018,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,919.62/2,101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.67

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