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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.95, 3,172.73 and 654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.95, 3,172.73 and 654.23 is: 981.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.95 : 3,172.73 = 654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.95/3,172.73 = 654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.95x = 3,172.73 × 654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.95x = 2,075,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,695.15/2,114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.44

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