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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.75, 3,153.69 and 642.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.75, 3,153.69 and 642.14 is: 963.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.75 : 3,153.69 = 642.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.75/3,153.69 = 642.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.75x = 3,153.69 × 642.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.75x = 2,025,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,110.50/2,102.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.08

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