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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.95, 3,153.06 and 640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.95, 3,153.06 and 640.98 is: 961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.95 : 3,153.06 = 640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.95/3,153.06 = 640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.95x = 3,153.06 × 640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.95x = 2,021,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,048.40/2,101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.51

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