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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.12, 3,161.04 and 646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.12, 3,161.04 and 646.12 is: 969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.12 : 3,161.04 = 646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.12/3,161.04 = 646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.12x = 3,161.04 × 646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.12x = 2,042,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,411.16/2,107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.29

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