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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.49, 3,163.20 and 647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.49, 3,163.20 and 647.79 is: 971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.49 : 3,163.20 = 647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.49/3,163.20 = 647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.49x = 3,163.20 × 647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.49x = 2,049,073.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,073.51/2,108.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.82

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