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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104, 3,154.80 and 642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104, 3,154.80 and 642.64 is: 963.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104 : 3,154.80 = 642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104/3,154.80 = 642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104x = 3,154.80 × 642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104x = 2,027,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,400.67/2,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.59

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