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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.22, 3,171.62 and 653.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.22, 3,171.62 and 653.48 is: 980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.22 : 3,171.62 = 653.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.22/3,171.62 = 653.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.22x = 3,171.62 × 653.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.22x = 2,072,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,590.24/2,114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.31

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