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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.52, 3,185.95 and 643.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.52, 3,185.95 and 643.28 is: 964.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.52 : 3,185.95 = 643.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.52/3,185.95 = 643.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.52x = 3,185.95 × 643.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.52x = 2,049,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,457.92/2,124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.67

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