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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.25, 3,270.74 and 641.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.25, 3,270.74 and 641.61 is: 962.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.25 : 3,270.74 = 641.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.25/3,270.74 = 641.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.25x = 3,270.74 × 641.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.25x = 2,098,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,536.28/2,180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.52

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