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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.71, 3,191.57 and 646.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.71, 3,191.57 and 646.95 is: 970.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.71 : 3,191.57 = 646.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.71/3,191.57 = 646.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.71x = 3,191.57 × 646.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.71x = 2,064,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,783.06/2,127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.42

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