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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.44, 3,168.66 and 651.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.44, 3,168.66 and 651.39 is: 977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.44 : 3,168.66 = 651.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.44/3,168.66 = 651.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.44x = 3,168.66 × 651.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.44x = 2,064,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,033.44/2,112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.09

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