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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.86, 3,167.61 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.86, 3,167.61 and 651.02 is: 976.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.86 : 3,167.61 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.86/3,167.61 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.86x = 3,167.61 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.86x = 2,062,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,177.00/2,111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.48

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