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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.28, 3,166.80 and 650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.28, 3,166.80 and 650.40 is: 975.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.28 : 3,166.80 = 650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.28/3,166.80 = 650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.28x = 3,166.80 × 650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.28x = 2,059,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,686.72/2,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.56

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