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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.58, 3,152.16 and 640.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.58, 3,152.16 and 640.76 is: 961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.58 : 3,152.16 = 640.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.58/3,152.16 = 640.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.58x = 3,152.16 × 640.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.58x = 2,019,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,778.04/2,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.08

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