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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.82, 3,166.74 and 650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.82, 3,166.74 and 650.58 is: 975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.82 : 3,166.74 = 650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.82/3,166.74 = 650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.82x = 3,166.74 × 650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.82x = 2,060,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,217.71/2,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.57

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