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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.18, 3,159.36 and 645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.18, 3,159.36 and 645.30 is: 967.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.18 : 3,159.36 = 645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.18/3,159.36 = 645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.18x = 3,159.36 × 645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.18x = 2,038,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,735.01/2,106.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.98

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