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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.22, 3,163.74 and 648.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.22, 3,163.74 and 648.31 is: 972.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.22 : 3,163.74 = 648.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.22/3,163.74 = 648.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.22x = 3,163.74 × 648.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.22x = 2,051,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,084.28/2,109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.44

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