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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.98, 3,169.64 and 653.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.98, 3,169.64 and 653.16 is: 979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.98 : 3,169.64 = 653.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.98/3,169.64 = 653.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.98x = 3,169.64 × 653.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.98x = 2,070,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,282.06/2,112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.79

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