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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.60, 3,159.06 and 645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.60, 3,159.06 and 645.24 is: 967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.60 : 3,159.06 = 645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.60/3,159.06 = 645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.60x = 3,159.06 × 645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.60x = 2,038,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,351.87/2,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.60

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