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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.20, 3,159.45 and 645.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.20, 3,159.45 and 645.35 is: 968.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.20 : 3,159.45 = 645.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.20/3,159.45 = 645.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.20x = 3,159.45 × 645.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.20x = 2,038,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,951.06/2,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.07

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