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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.42, 3,166.92 and 650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.42, 3,166.92 and 650.60 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.42 : 3,166.92 = 650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.42/3,166.92 = 650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.42x = 3,166.92 × 650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.42x = 2,060,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,398.15/2,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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