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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.24, 3,162.34 and 647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.24, 3,162.34 and 647.35 is: 971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.24 : 3,162.34 = 647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.24/3,162.34 = 647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.24x = 3,162.34 × 647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.24x = 2,047,131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,131.27/2,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.02

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