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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.16, 3,177.32 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.16, 3,177.32 and 657.32 is: 986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.16 : 3,177.32 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.16/3,177.32 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.16x = 3,177.32 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.16x = 2,088,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,515.98/2,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.00

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