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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.04, 3,170.70 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.04, 3,170.70 and 652.80 is: 979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.04 : 3,170.70 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.04/3,170.70 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.04x = 3,170.70 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.04x = 2,069,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,832.96/2,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.09

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