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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.81, 3,169.25 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.81, 3,169.25 and 651.96 is: 977.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.81 : 3,169.25 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.81/3,169.25 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.81x = 3,169.25 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.81x = 2,066,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,205.12/2,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.94

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