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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.90, 3,157.35 and 644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.90, 3,157.35 and 644.08 is: 966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.90 : 3,157.35 = 644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.90/3,157.35 = 644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.90x = 3,157.35 × 644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.90x = 2,033,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,585.99/2,104.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.12

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