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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.74, 3,166.52 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.74, 3,166.52 and 650.70 is: 975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.74 : 3,166.52 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.74/3,166.52 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.74x = 3,166.52 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.74x = 2,060,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,451.31/2,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.71

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