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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.97, 3,163.24 and 648.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.97, 3,163.24 and 648.13 is: 972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.97 : 3,163.24 = 648.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.97/3,163.24 = 648.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.97x = 3,163.24 × 648.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.97x = 2,050,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,190.74/2,108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.13

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