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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.75, 3,152.63 and 640.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.75, 3,152.63 and 640.92 is: 961.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.75 : 3,152.63 = 640.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.75/3,152.63 = 640.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.75x = 3,152.63 × 640.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.75x = 2,020,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,583.62/2,101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.38

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