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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.92, 3,169.18 and 651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.92, 3,169.18 and 651.68 is: 977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.92 : 3,169.18 = 651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.92/3,169.18 = 651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.92x = 3,169.18 × 651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.92x = 2,065,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,291.22/2,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.46

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