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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.92, 3,161.88 and 647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.92, 3,161.88 and 647.22 is: 970.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.92 : 3,161.88 = 647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.92/3,161.88 = 647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.92x = 3,161.88 × 647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.92x = 2,046,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,431.97/2,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.83

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