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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.84, 3,160.28 and 646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.84, 3,160.28 and 646 is: 969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.84 : 3,160.28 = 646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.84/3,160.28 = 646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.84x = 3,160.28 × 646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.84x = 2,041,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,540.88/2,106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.01

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