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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.44, 3,170.30 and 652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.44, 3,170.30 and 652.40 is: 978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.44 : 3,170.30 = 652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.44/3,170.30 = 652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.44x = 3,170.30 × 652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.44x = 2,068,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,303.72/2,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.64

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