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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.82, 3,163.23 and 647.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.82, 3,163.23 and 647.99 is: 971.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.82 : 3,163.23 = 647.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.82/3,163.23 = 647.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.82x = 3,163.23 × 647.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.82x = 2,049,741.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,741.41/2,108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.99

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