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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.86, 3,159.15 and 645.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.86, 3,159.15 and 645.74 is: 968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.86 : 3,159.15 = 645.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.86/3,159.15 = 645.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.86x = 3,159.15 × 645.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.86x = 2,039,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,989.52/2,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.26

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