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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.97, 3,155.72 and 643.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.97, 3,155.72 and 643.13 is: 964.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.97 : 3,155.72 = 643.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.97/3,155.72 = 643.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.97x = 3,155.72 × 643.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.97x = 2,029,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,538.20/2,103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.62

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