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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.24, 3,166.84 and 650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.24, 3,166.84 and 650.36 is: 975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.24 : 3,166.84 = 650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.24/3,166.84 = 650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.24x = 3,166.84 × 650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.24x = 2,059,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,586.06/2,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.53

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