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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.50, 3,166.17 and 649.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.50, 3,166.17 and 649.59 is: 974.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.50 : 3,166.17 = 649.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.50/3,166.17 = 649.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.50x = 3,166.17 × 649.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.50x = 2,056,721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,721.81/2,110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.52

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