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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.60, 3,168.65 and 651.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.60, 3,168.65 and 651.86 is: 977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.60 : 3,168.65 = 651.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.60/3,168.65 = 651.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.60x = 3,168.65 × 651.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.60x = 2,065,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,501.98/2,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.71

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