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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.76, 3,156.99 and 643.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.76, 3,156.99 and 643.79 is: 965.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.76 : 3,156.99 = 643.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.76/3,156.99 = 643.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.76x = 3,156.99 × 643.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.76x = 2,032,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,422.81/2,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.63

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