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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.93, 3,159.01 and 645.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.93, 3,159.01 and 645.09 is: 967.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.93 : 3,159.01 = 645.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.93/3,159.01 = 645.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.93x = 3,159.01 × 645.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.93x = 2,037,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,845.76/2,105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.67

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