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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.20, 3,167.10 and 650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.20, 3,167.10 and 650.20 is: 975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.20 : 3,167.10 = 650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.20/3,167.10 = 650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.20x = 3,167.10 × 650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.20x = 2,059,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,248.42/2,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.39

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