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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.85, 3,152.76 and 641.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.85, 3,152.76 and 641.01 is: 961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.85 : 3,152.76 = 641.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.85/3,152.76 = 641.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.85x = 3,152.76 × 641.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.85x = 2,020,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,950.69/2,101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.51

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