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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.72, 3,158.98 and 645.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.72, 3,158.98 and 645.02 is: 967.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.72 : 3,158.98 = 645.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.72/3,158.98 = 645.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.72x = 3,158.98 × 645.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.72x = 2,037,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,605.28/2,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.65

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