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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.37, 3,169.51 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.37, 3,169.51 and 651.72 is: 977.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.37 : 3,169.51 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.37/3,169.51 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.37x = 3,169.51 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.37x = 2,065,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,631.43/2,113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.41

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