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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.92, 3,167.88 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.92, 3,167.88 and 651.24 is: 976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.92 : 3,167.88 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.92/3,167.88 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.92x = 3,167.88 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.92x = 2,063,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,050.17/2,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.86

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