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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.81, 3,152.71 and 640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.81, 3,152.71 and 640.96 is: 961.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.81 : 3,152.71 = 640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.81/3,152.71 = 640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.81x = 3,152.71 × 640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.81x = 2,020,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,761.00/2,101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.44

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