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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.25, 3,167.30 and 650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.25, 3,167.30 and 650.34 is: 975.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.25 : 3,167.30 = 650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.25/3,167.30 = 650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.25x = 3,167.30 × 650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.25x = 2,059,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,818.63/2,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.64

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