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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.30, 3,169.97 and 652.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.30, 3,169.97 and 652.45 is: 978.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.30 : 3,169.97 = 652.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.30/3,169.97 = 652.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.30x = 3,169.97 × 652.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.30x = 2,068,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,243.66/2,113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.68

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