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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.78, 3,159.14 and 645.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.78, 3,159.14 and 645.05 is: 967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.78 : 3,159.14 = 645.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.78/3,159.14 = 645.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.78x = 3,159.14 × 645.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.78x = 2,037,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,807.93/2,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.72

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