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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.64, 3,152.25 and 640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.64, 3,152.25 and 640.80 is: 961.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.64 : 3,152.25 = 640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.64/3,152.25 = 640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.64x = 3,152.25 × 640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.64x = 2,019,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,961.80/2,101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.14

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