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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.74, 3,160.56 and 646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.74, 3,160.56 and 646.54 is: 969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.74 : 3,160.56 = 646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.74/3,160.56 = 646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.74x = 3,160.56 × 646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.74x = 2,043,428.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,428.46/2,107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.49

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