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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.61, 3,163.35 and 647.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.61, 3,163.35 and 647.85 is: 971.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.61 : 3,163.35 = 647.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.61/3,163.35 = 647.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.61x = 3,163.35 × 647.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.61x = 2,049,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,376.30/2,108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.91

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