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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.96, 3,158 and 644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.96, 3,158 and 644.16 is: 966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.96 : 3,158 = 644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.96/3,158 = 644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.96x = 3,158 × 644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.96x = 2,034,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,257.28/2,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.41

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