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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.02, 3,160.68 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.02, 3,160.68 and 646.20 is: 969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.02 : 3,160.68 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.02/3,160.68 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.02x = 3,160.68 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.02x = 2,042,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,431.42/2,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.35

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