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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.52, 3,156.81 and 644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.52, 3,156.81 and 644.06 is: 966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.52 : 3,156.81 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.52/3,156.81 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.52x = 3,156.81 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.52x = 2,033,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,175.05/2,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.10

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