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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.44, 3,171.71 and 653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.44, 3,171.71 and 653.60 is: 980.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.44 : 3,171.71 = 653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.44/3,171.71 = 653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.44x = 3,171.71 × 653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.44x = 2,073,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,029.66/2,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.42

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