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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.68, 3,170.54 and 652.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.68, 3,170.54 and 652.83 is: 979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.68 : 3,170.54 = 652.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.68/3,170.54 = 652.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.68x = 3,170.54 × 652.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.68x = 2,069,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,840.12/2,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.26

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