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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.38, 3,157.34 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.38, 3,157.34 and 624.16 is: 936.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.38 : 3,157.34 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.38/3,157.34 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.38x = 3,157.34 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.38x = 1,970,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,685.33/2,105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.02

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