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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.25, 3,170.19 and 652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.25, 3,170.19 and 652.28 is: 978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.25 : 3,170.19 = 652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.25/3,170.19 = 652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.25x = 3,170.19 × 652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.25x = 2,067,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,851.53/2,113.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.52

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