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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.84, 3,172.37 and 653.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.84, 3,172.37 and 653.81 is: 980.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.84 : 3,172.37 = 653.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.84/3,172.37 = 653.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.84x = 3,172.37 × 653.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.84x = 2,074,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,108.10/2,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.74

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