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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.29, 3,158.50 and 644.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.29, 3,158.50 and 644.41 is: 966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.29 : 3,158.50 = 644.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.29/3,158.50 = 644.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.29x = 3,158.50 × 644.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.29x = 2,035,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,368.99/2,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.79

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