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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.10, 3,171.96 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.10, 3,171.96 and 653.76 is: 980.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.10 : 3,171.96 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.10/3,171.96 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.10x = 3,171.96 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.10x = 2,073,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,700.57/2,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.89

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