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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.67, 3,153.60 and 641.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.67, 3,153.60 and 641.43 is: 962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.67 : 3,153.60 = 641.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.67/3,153.60 = 641.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.67x = 3,153.60 × 641.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.67x = 2,022,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,813.65/2,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.02

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