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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.92, 3,167.68 and 650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.92, 3,167.68 and 650.68 is: 975.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.92 : 3,167.68 = 650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.92/3,167.68 = 650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.92x = 3,167.68 × 650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.92x = 2,061,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,141.81/2,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.96

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