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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.41, 3,159.49 and 645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.41, 3,159.49 and 645.56 is: 968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.41 : 3,159.49 = 645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.41/3,159.49 = 645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.41x = 3,159.49 × 645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.41x = 2,039,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,640.36/2,106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.30

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