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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.25, 3,152.93 and 641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.25, 3,152.93 and 641.12 is: 961.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.25 : 3,152.93 = 641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.25/3,152.93 = 641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.25x = 3,152.93 × 641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.25x = 2,021,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,387.51/2,102.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.53

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