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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.57, 3,316.86 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.57, 3,316.86 and 651.60 is: 977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.57 : 3,316.86 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.57/3,316.86 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.57x = 3,316.86 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.57x = 2,161,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,265.98/2,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.25

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