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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.03, 3,162.14 and 647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.03, 3,162.14 and 647.24 is: 970.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.03 : 3,162.14 = 647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.03/3,162.14 = 647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.03x = 3,162.14 × 647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.03x = 2,046,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,671.40/2,108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.89

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