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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.70, 3,196.53 and 650.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.70, 3,196.53 and 650.05 is: 975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.70 : 3,196.53 = 650.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.70/3,196.53 = 650.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.70x = 3,196.53 × 650.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.70x = 2,077,904.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,904.33/2,130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.22

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