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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.50, 3,161.12 and 646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.50, 3,161.12 and 646.54 is: 969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.50 : 3,161.12 = 646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.50/3,161.12 = 646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.50x = 3,161.12 × 646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.50x = 2,043,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,790.52/2,107.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.77

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