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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.06, 3,160.58 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.06, 3,160.58 and 646.24 is: 969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.06 : 3,160.58 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.06/3,160.58 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.06x = 3,160.58 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.06x = 2,042,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,493.22/2,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.36

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