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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.79, 3,168.90 and 651.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.79, 3,168.90 and 651.91 is: 977.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.79 : 3,168.90 = 651.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.79/3,168.90 = 651.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.79x = 3,168.90 × 651.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.79x = 2,065,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,837.60/2,112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.78

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