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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.36, 3,169 and 652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.36, 3,169 and 652.16 is: 977.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.36 : 3,169 = 652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.36/3,169 = 652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.36x = 3,169 × 652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.36x = 2,066,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,695.04/2,113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.92

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