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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.89, 3,168.72 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.89, 3,168.72 and 651.24 is: 976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.89 : 3,168.72 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.89/3,168.72 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.89x = 3,168.72 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.89x = 2,063,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,597.21/2,112.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.67

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