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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.80, 3,286.72 and 651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.80, 3,286.72 and 651.76 is: 977.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.80 : 3,286.72 = 651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.80/3,286.72 = 651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.80x = 3,286.72 × 651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.80x = 2,142,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,152.63/2,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.79

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