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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.58, 3,170.74 and 652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.58, 3,170.74 and 652.70 is: 979.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.58 : 3,170.74 = 652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.58/3,170.74 = 652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.58x = 3,170.74 × 652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.58x = 2,069,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,542.00/2,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.16

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