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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.51, 3,153.92 and 641.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.51, 3,153.92 and 641.67 is: 962.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.51 : 3,153.92 = 641.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.51/3,153.92 = 641.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.51x = 3,153.92 × 641.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.51x = 2,023,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,772.64/2,102.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.55

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