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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.02, 3,172.62 and 655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.02, 3,172.62 and 655.16 is: 982.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.02 : 3,172.62 = 655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.02/3,172.62 = 655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.02x = 3,172.62 × 655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.02x = 2,078,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,573.72/2,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.77

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