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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.24, 3,157.75 and 644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.24, 3,157.75 and 644.28 is: 966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.24 : 3,157.75 = 644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.24/3,157.75 = 644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.24x = 3,157.75 × 644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.24x = 2,034,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,475.17/2,105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.39

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