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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.99, 3,154.82 and 642.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.99, 3,154.82 and 642.02 is: 963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.99 : 3,154.82 = 642.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.99/3,154.82 = 642.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.99x = 3,154.82 × 642.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.99x = 2,025,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,438.55/2,102.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.13

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