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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.53, 3,167.31 and 650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.53, 3,167.31 and 650.68 is: 976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.53 : 3,167.31 = 650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.53/3,167.31 = 650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.53x = 3,167.31 × 650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.53x = 2,060,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,886.18/2,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.02

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