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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.99, 3,159.26 and 644.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.99, 3,159.26 and 644.89 is: 967.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.99 : 3,159.26 = 644.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.99/3,159.26 = 644.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.99x = 3,159.26 × 644.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.99x = 2,037,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,375.18/2,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.42

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