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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.22, 3,166.74 and 650.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.22, 3,166.74 and 650.31 is: 975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.22 : 3,166.74 = 650.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.22/3,166.74 = 650.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.22x = 3,166.74 × 650.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.22x = 2,059,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,362.69/2,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.44

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