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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.06, 3,164.13 and 648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.06, 3,164.13 and 648.21 is: 972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.06 : 3,164.13 = 648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.06/3,164.13 = 648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.06x = 3,164.13 × 648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.06x = 2,051,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,020.71/2,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.48

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