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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.76, 3,158.46 and 644.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.76, 3,158.46 and 644.97 is: 967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.76 : 3,158.46 = 644.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.76/3,158.46 = 644.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.76x = 3,158.46 × 644.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.76x = 2,037,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,111.95/2,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.40

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