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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.44, 3,159.52 and 645.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.44, 3,159.52 and 645.46 is: 968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.44 : 3,159.52 = 645.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.44/3,159.52 = 645.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.44x = 3,159.52 × 645.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.44x = 2,039,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,343.78/2,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.15

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