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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.00, 3,168.42 and 651.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.00, 3,168.42 and 651.09 is: 976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.00 : 3,168.42 = 651.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.00/3,168.42 = 651.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.00x = 3,168.42 × 651.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.00x = 2,062,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,936.02/2,112.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.77

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