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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.40, 3,176.40 and 656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.40, 3,176.40 and 656.16 is: 984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.40 : 3,176.40 = 656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.40/3,176.40 = 656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.40x = 3,176.40 × 656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.40x = 2,084,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,226.62/2,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.33

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