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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.60, 3,161.18 and 646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.60, 3,161.18 and 646.62 is: 969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.60 : 3,161.18 = 646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.60/3,161.18 = 646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.60x = 3,161.18 × 646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.60x = 2,044,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,082.21/2,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.86

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