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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.37, 3,156.69 and 644.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.37, 3,156.69 and 644.54 is: 966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.37 : 3,156.69 = 644.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.37/3,156.69 = 644.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.37x = 3,156.69 × 644.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.37x = 2,034,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,597.19/2,104.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.85

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