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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.32, 3,169.96 and 652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.32, 3,169.96 and 652.44 is: 978.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.32 : 3,169.96 = 652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.32/3,169.96 = 652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.32x = 3,169.96 × 652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.32x = 2,068,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,208.70/2,113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.65

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