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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.40, 3,155.34 and 643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.40, 3,155.34 and 643.28 is: 964.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.40 : 3,155.34 = 643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.40/3,155.34 = 643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.40x = 3,155.34 × 643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.40x = 2,029,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,767.12/2,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.53

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