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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.79, 3,154.20 and 641.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.79, 3,154.20 and 641.97 is: 962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.79 : 3,154.20 = 641.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.79/3,154.20 = 641.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.79x = 3,154.20 × 641.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.79x = 2,024,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,901.77/2,102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.96

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