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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.08, 3,157.51 and 644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.08, 3,157.51 and 644.24 is: 966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.08 : 3,157.51 = 644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.08/3,157.51 = 644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.08x = 3,157.51 × 644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.08x = 2,034,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,182.16/2,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.32

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