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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.99, 3,161.71 and 647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.99, 3,161.71 and 647.02 is: 970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.99 : 3,161.71 = 647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.99/3,161.71 = 647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.99x = 3,161.71 × 647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.99x = 2,045,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,694.37/2,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.45

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