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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.48, 3,316.66 and 651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.48, 3,316.66 and 651.48 is: 977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.48 : 3,316.66 = 651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.48/3,316.66 = 651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.48x = 3,316.66 × 651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.48x = 2,160,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,737.66/2,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.06

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