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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.85, 3,163.73 and 648.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.85, 3,163.73 and 648.12 is: 972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.85 : 3,163.73 = 648.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.85/3,163.73 = 648.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.85x = 3,163.73 × 648.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.85x = 2,050,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,476.69/2,108.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.32

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