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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.34, 3,271.06 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.34, 3,271.06 and 641.34 is: 962.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.34 : 3,271.06 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.34/3,271.06 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.34x = 3,271.06 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.34x = 2,097,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,861.62/2,180.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.17

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