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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.58, 3,155.73 and 642.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.58, 3,155.73 and 642.70 is: 964.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.58 : 3,155.73 = 642.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.58/3,155.73 = 642.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.58x = 3,155.73 × 642.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.58x = 2,028,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,187.67/2,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.16

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