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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.44, 3,167.16 and 650.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.44, 3,167.16 and 650.78 is: 975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.44 : 3,167.16 = 650.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.44/3,167.16 = 650.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.44x = 3,167.16 × 650.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.44x = 2,061,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,124.38/2,112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.71

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