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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.11, 3,172.67 and 654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.11, 3,172.67 and 654.23 is: 981.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.11 : 3,172.67 = 654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.11/3,172.67 = 654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.11x = 3,172.67 × 654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.11x = 2,075,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,655.89/2,115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.35

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