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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.75, 3,168.05 and 650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.75, 3,168.05 and 650.84 is: 976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.75 : 3,168.05 = 650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.75/3,168.05 = 650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.75x = 3,168.05 × 650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.75x = 2,061,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,890.41/2,111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.39

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