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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.68, 3,271.02 and 641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.68, 3,271.02 and 641.56 is: 962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.68 : 3,271.02 = 641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.68/3,271.02 = 641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.68x = 3,271.02 × 641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.68x = 2,098,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,555.59/2,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.34

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