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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.72, 3,155.46 and 642.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.72, 3,155.46 and 642.84 is: 964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.72 : 3,155.46 = 642.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.72/3,155.46 = 642.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.72x = 3,155.46 × 642.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.72x = 2,028,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,455.91/2,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.22

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