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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.70, 3,152.55 and 640.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.70, 3,152.55 and 640.87 is: 961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.70 : 3,152.55 = 640.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.70/3,152.55 = 640.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.70x = 3,152.55 × 640.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.70x = 2,020,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,369.24/2,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.30

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