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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.68, 3,286.02 and 651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.68, 3,286.02 and 651.56 is: 977.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.68 : 3,286.02 = 651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.68/3,286.02 = 651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.68x = 3,286.02 × 651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.68x = 2,141,039.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,039.19/2,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.34

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