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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.86, 3,162.24 and 646.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.86, 3,162.24 and 646.97 is: 970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.86 : 3,162.24 = 646.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.86/3,162.24 = 646.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.86x = 3,162.24 × 646.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.86x = 2,045,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,858.60/2,107.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.59

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