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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107, 3,160.37 and 646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107, 3,160.37 and 646.04 is: 969.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107 : 3,160.37 = 646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107/3,160.37 = 646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107x = 3,160.37 × 646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107x = 2,041,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,725.43/2,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.02

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