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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115, 3,172.92 and 654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115, 3,172.92 and 654.09 is: 981.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115 : 3,172.92 = 654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115/3,172.92 = 654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115x = 3,172.92 × 654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115x = 2,075,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,375.24/2,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.26

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