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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.52, 3,159.92 and 645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.52, 3,159.92 and 645.68 is: 968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.52 : 3,159.92 = 645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.52/3,159.92 = 645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.52x = 3,159.92 × 645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.52x = 2,040,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,297.15/2,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.56

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