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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.15, 3,168.01 and 651.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.15, 3,168.01 and 651.31 is: 976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.15 : 3,168.01 = 651.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.15/3,168.01 = 651.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.15x = 3,168.01 × 651.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.15x = 2,063,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,356.59/2,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.90

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