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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.34, 3,157.90 and 644.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.34, 3,157.90 and 644.49 is: 966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.34 : 3,157.90 = 644.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.34/3,157.90 = 644.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.34x = 3,157.90 × 644.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.34x = 2,035,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,234.97/2,105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.70

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