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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.62, 3,167.16 and 650.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.62, 3,167.16 and 650.65 is: 975.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.62 : 3,167.16 = 650.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.62/3,167.16 = 650.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.62x = 3,167.16 × 650.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.62x = 2,060,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,712.65/2,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.89

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