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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.37, 3,170.06 and 652.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.37, 3,170.06 and 652.53 is: 978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.37 : 3,170.06 = 652.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.37/3,170.06 = 652.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.37x = 3,170.06 × 652.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.37x = 2,068,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,555.99/2,113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.80

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