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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.32, 3,170.34 and 652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.32, 3,170.34 and 652.68 is: 979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.32 : 3,170.34 = 652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.32/3,170.34 = 652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.32x = 3,170.34 × 652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.32x = 2,069,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,217.51/2,113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.13

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