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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.94, 3,287.92 and 652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.94, 3,287.92 and 652.94 is: 979.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.94 : 3,287.92 = 652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.94/3,287.92 = 652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.94x = 3,287.92 × 652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.94x = 2,146,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,814.48/2,191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.41

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