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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.58, 3,198.06 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.58, 3,198.06 and 651.51 is: 977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.58 : 3,198.06 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.58/3,198.06 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.58x = 3,198.06 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.58x = 2,083,568.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,568.07/2,132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.02

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