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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.33, 3,152.93 and 641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.33, 3,152.93 and 641.09 is: 961.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.33 : 3,152.93 = 641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.33/3,152.93 = 641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.33x = 3,152.93 × 641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.33x = 2,021,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,292.92/2,102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.46

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