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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.46, 3,158.06 and 644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.46, 3,158.06 and 644.50 is: 966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.46 : 3,158.06 = 644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.46/3,158.06 = 644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.46x = 3,158.06 × 644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.46x = 2,035,369.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,369.67/2,105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.71

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