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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.03, 3,155.91 and 643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.03, 3,155.91 and 643.20 is: 964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.03 : 3,155.91 = 643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.03/3,155.91 = 643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.03x = 3,155.91 × 643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.03x = 2,029,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,881.31/2,104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.76

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