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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.57, 3,154.37 and 641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.57, 3,154.37 and 641.72 is: 962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.57 : 3,154.37 = 641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.57/3,154.37 = 641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.57x = 3,154.37 × 641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.57x = 2,024,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,222.32/2,102.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.74

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