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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.48, 3,173.48 and 654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.48, 3,173.48 and 654.75 is: 982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.48 : 3,173.48 = 654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.48/3,173.48 = 654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.48x = 3,173.48 × 654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.48x = 2,077,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,836.03/2,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.21

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