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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.06, 3,163.74 and 648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.06, 3,163.74 and 648.02 is: 972.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.06 : 3,163.74 = 648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.06/3,163.74 = 648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.06x = 3,163.74 × 648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.06x = 2,050,166.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,166.79/2,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.08

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