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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.28, 3,157.00 and 643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.28, 3,157.00 and 643.40 is: 965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.28 : 3,157.00 = 643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.28/3,157.00 = 643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.28x = 3,157.00 × 643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.28x = 2,031,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,220.08/2,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.28

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