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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.58, 3,164.37 and 648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.58, 3,164.37 and 648.72 is: 973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.58 : 3,164.37 = 648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.58/3,164.37 = 648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.58x = 3,164.37 × 648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.58x = 2,052,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,771.04/2,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.07

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