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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.22, 3,155.19 and 642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.22, 3,155.19 and 642.10 is: 963.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.22 : 3,155.19 = 642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.22/3,155.19 = 642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.22x = 3,155.19 × 642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.22x = 2,025,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,947.50/2,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.26

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