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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.39, 3,160.07 and 645.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.39, 3,160.07 and 645.45 is: 968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.39 : 3,160.07 = 645.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.39/3,160.07 = 645.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.39x = 3,160.07 × 645.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.39x = 2,039,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,663.95/2,106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.32

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