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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.81, 3,158.87 and 644.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.81, 3,158.87 and 644.77 is: 967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.81 : 3,158.87 = 644.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.81/3,158.87 = 644.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.81x = 3,158.87 × 644.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.81x = 2,036,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,745.33/2,105.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.20

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