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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.82, 3,169.67 and 651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.82, 3,169.67 and 651.94 is: 978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.82 : 3,169.67 = 651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.82/3,169.67 = 651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.82x = 3,169.67 × 651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.82x = 2,066,434.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,434.66/2,112.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.05

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