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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.89, 3,162.32 and 646.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.89, 3,162.32 and 646.95 is: 970.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.89 : 3,162.32 = 646.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.89/3,162.32 = 646.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.89x = 3,162.32 × 646.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.89x = 2,045,859.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,859.69/2,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.57

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