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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.09, 3,175.74 and 656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.09, 3,175.74 and 656.06 is: 984.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.09 : 3,175.74 = 656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.09/3,175.74 = 656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.09x = 3,175.74 × 656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.09x = 2,083,460.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,460.11/2,117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.11

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