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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.52, 3,166.92 and 650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.52, 3,166.92 and 650.28 is: 975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.52 : 3,166.92 = 650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.52/3,166.92 = 650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.52x = 3,166.92 × 650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.52x = 2,059,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,384.74/2,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.31

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