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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.20, 3,158.37 and 644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.20, 3,158.37 and 644.35 is: 966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.20 : 3,158.37 = 644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.20/3,158.37 = 644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.20x = 3,158.37 × 644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.20x = 2,035,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,095.71/2,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.70

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