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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.23, 3,159.93 and 645.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.23, 3,159.93 and 645.41 is: 968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.23 : 3,159.93 = 645.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.23/3,159.93 = 645.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.23x = 3,159.93 × 645.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.23x = 2,039,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,450.42/2,106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.29

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