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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.38, 3,155.43 and 643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.38, 3,155.43 and 643.14 is: 964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.38 : 3,155.43 = 643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.38/3,155.43 = 643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.38x = 3,155.43 × 643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.38x = 2,029,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,383.25/2,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.36

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