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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.42, 3,317.63 and 651.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.42, 3,317.63 and 651.41 is: 977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.42 : 3,317.63 = 651.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.42/3,317.63 = 651.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.42x = 3,317.63 × 651.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.42x = 2,161,117.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,117.51/2,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.25

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