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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.92, 3,170.88 and 653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.92, 3,170.88 and 653.13 is: 979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.92 : 3,170.88 = 653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.92/3,170.88 = 653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.92x = 3,170.88 × 653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.92x = 2,070,996.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,996.85/2,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.70

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