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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.22, 3,157.72 and 644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.22, 3,157.72 and 644.37 is: 966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.22 : 3,157.72 = 644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.22/3,157.72 = 644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.22x = 3,157.72 × 644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.22x = 2,034,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,744.35/2,105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.52

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