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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.53, 3,162.42 and 647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.53, 3,162.42 and 647.29 is: 970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.53 : 3,162.42 = 647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.53/3,162.42 = 647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.53x = 3,162.42 × 647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.53x = 2,047,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,002.84/2,108.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.82

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