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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.17, 3,166.71 and 650.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.17, 3,166.71 and 650.29 is: 975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.17 : 3,166.71 = 650.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.17/3,166.71 = 650.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.17x = 3,166.71 × 650.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.17x = 2,059,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,279.85/2,111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.42

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