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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.98, 3,287.98 and 652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.98, 3,287.98 and 652.98 is: 979.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.98 : 3,287.98 = 652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.98/3,287.98 = 652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.98x = 3,287.98 × 652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.98x = 2,146,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,985.18/2,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.47

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