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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.49, 3,161.40 and 646.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.49, 3,161.40 and 646.70 is: 970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.49 : 3,161.40 = 646.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.49/3,161.40 = 646.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.49x = 3,161.40 × 646.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.49x = 2,044,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,461.57/2,107.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.10

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