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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.69, 3,159.03 and 644.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.69, 3,159.03 and 644.81 is: 967.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.69 : 3,159.03 = 644.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.69/3,159.03 = 644.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.69x = 3,159.03 × 644.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.69x = 2,036,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,974.13/2,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.37

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