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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.13, 3,173.30 and 654.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.13, 3,173.30 and 654.43 is: 981.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.13 : 3,173.30 = 654.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.13/3,173.30 = 654.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.13x = 3,173.30 × 654.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.13x = 2,076,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,702.72/2,115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.83

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