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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.76, 3,287.64 and 652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.76, 3,287.64 and 652.76 is: 979.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.76 : 3,287.64 = 652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.76/3,287.64 = 652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.76x = 3,287.64 × 652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.76x = 2,146,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,039.89/2,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.14

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