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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.92, 3,168.50 and 651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.92, 3,168.50 and 651.29 is: 977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.92 : 3,168.50 = 651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.92/3,168.50 = 651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.92x = 3,168.50 × 651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.92x = 2,063,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,612.37/2,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.13

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