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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.04, 3,175.72 and 656.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.04, 3,175.72 and 656.18 is: 984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.04 : 3,175.72 = 656.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.04/3,175.72 = 656.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.04x = 3,175.72 × 656.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.04x = 2,083,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,843.95/2,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.32

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