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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.92, 3,157.51 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.92, 3,157.51 and 644.09 is: 966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.92 : 3,157.51 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.92/3,157.51 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.92x = 3,157.51 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.92x = 2,033,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,717.47/2,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.17

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