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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.50, 3,167.70 and 650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.50, 3,167.70 and 650.80 is: 976.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.50 : 3,167.70 = 650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.50/3,167.70 = 650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.50x = 3,167.70 × 650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.50x = 2,061,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,539.16/2,111.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.34

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