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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.13, 3,153.88 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.13, 3,153.88 and 641.28 is: 962.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.13 : 3,153.88 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.13/3,153.88 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.13x = 3,153.88 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.13x = 2,022,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,520.17/2,102.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.13

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