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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.12, 3,271.68 and 642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.12, 3,271.68 and 642 is: 963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.12 : 3,271.68 = 642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.12/3,271.68 = 642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.12x = 3,271.68 × 642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.12x = 2,100,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,418.56/2,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.00

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