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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.82, 3,162.24 and 647.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.82, 3,162.24 and 647.58 is: 971.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.82 : 3,162.24 = 647.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.82/3,162.24 = 647.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.82x = 3,162.24 × 647.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.82x = 2,047,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,803.38/2,108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.07

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