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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.09, 3,157.62 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.09, 3,157.62 and 644.22 is: 966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.09 : 3,157.62 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.09/3,157.62 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.09x = 3,157.62 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.09x = 2,034,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,199.54/2,105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.32

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