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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.62, 3,152.49 and 640.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.62, 3,152.49 and 640.78 is: 961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.62 : 3,152.49 = 640.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.62/3,152.49 = 640.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.62x = 3,152.49 × 640.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.62x = 2,020,036.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,036.78/2,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.18

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