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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103, 3,154.44 and 641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103, 3,154.44 and 641.94 is: 962.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103 : 3,154.44 = 641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103/3,154.44 = 641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103x = 3,154.44 × 641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103x = 2,024,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,961.21/2,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.89

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