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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190, 3,285 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190, 3,285 and 651 is: 976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190 : 3,285 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190/3,285 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190x = 3,285 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190x = 2,138,535
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,535/2,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.50

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