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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.82, 3,160.74 and 646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.82, 3,160.74 and 646.58 is: 969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.82 : 3,160.74 = 646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.82/3,160.74 = 646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.82x = 3,160.74 × 646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.82x = 2,043,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,671.27/2,107.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.57

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