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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.96, 3,153.40 and 641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.96, 3,153.40 and 641.07 is: 961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.96 : 3,153.40 = 641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.96/3,153.40 = 641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.96x = 3,153.40 × 641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.96x = 2,021,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,548.54/2,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.74

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