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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.40, 3,156.47 and 643.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.40, 3,156.47 and 643.43 is: 965.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.40 : 3,156.47 = 643.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.40/3,156.47 = 643.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.40x = 3,156.47 × 643.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.40x = 2,030,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,967.49/2,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.11

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