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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.45, 3,160.17 and 645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.45, 3,160.17 and 645.59 is: 968.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.45 : 3,160.17 = 645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.45/3,160.17 = 645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.45x = 3,160.17 × 645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.45x = 2,040,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,174.15/2,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.54

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