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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.99, 3,163.30 and 648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.99, 3,163.30 and 648 is: 971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.99 : 3,163.30 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.99/3,163.30 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.99x = 3,163.30 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.99x = 2,049,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,820.43/2,108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.95

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