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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.08, 3,156.60 and 643.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.08, 3,156.60 and 643.22 is: 964.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.08 : 3,156.60 = 643.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.08/3,156.60 = 643.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.08x = 3,156.60 × 643.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.08x = 2,030,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,388.25/2,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.98

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