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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.64, 2,821.80 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.64, 2,821.80 and 565 is: 847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.64 : 2,821.80 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.64/2,821.80 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.64x = 2,821.80 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.64x = 1,594,317
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,317/1,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.30

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