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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.02, 3,160.56 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.02, 3,160.56 and 646.56 is: 969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.02 : 3,160.56 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.02/3,160.56 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.02x = 3,160.56 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.02x = 2,043,491.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,491.67/2,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.85

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