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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.51, 3,171.76 and 653.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.51, 3,171.76 and 653.47 is: 980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.51 : 3,171.76 = 653.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.51/3,171.76 = 653.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.51x = 3,171.76 × 653.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.51x = 2,072,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,640.44/2,114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.20

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