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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.48, 3,156.88 and 643.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.48, 3,156.88 and 643.74 is: 965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.48 : 3,156.88 = 643.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.48/3,156.88 = 643.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.48x = 3,156.88 × 643.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.48x = 2,032,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,209.93/2,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.66

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