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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.36, 3,171.35 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.36, 3,171.35 and 653.52 is: 980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.36 : 3,171.35 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.36/3,171.35 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.36x = 3,171.35 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.36x = 2,072,540.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,540.65/2,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.22

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