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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.80, 3,167.52 and 650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.80, 3,167.52 and 650.92 is: 976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.80 : 3,167.52 = 650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.80/3,167.52 = 650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.80x = 3,167.52 × 650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.80x = 2,061,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,802.12/2,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.32

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