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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.96, 3,195.43 and 649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.96, 3,195.43 and 649.32 is: 974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.96 : 3,195.43 = 649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.96/3,195.43 = 649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.96x = 3,195.43 × 649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.96x = 2,074,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,843.00/2,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.12

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