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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.74, 3,154 and 641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.74, 3,154 and 641.78 is: 962.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.74 : 3,154 = 641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.74/3,154 = 641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.74x = 3,154 × 641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.74x = 2,024,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,174.12/2,102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.64

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