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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.49, 3,155.12 and 642.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.49, 3,155.12 and 642.52 is: 963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.49 : 3,155.12 = 642.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.49/3,155.12 = 642.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.49x = 3,155.12 × 642.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.49x = 2,027,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,227.70/2,103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.74

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