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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.41, 3,167.12 and 650.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.41, 3,167.12 and 650.55 is: 975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.41 : 3,167.12 = 650.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.41/3,167.12 = 650.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.41x = 3,167.12 × 650.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.41x = 2,060,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,369.92/2,111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.83

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