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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.50, 3,146.26 and 558.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.50, 3,146.26 and 558.50 is: 837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.50 : 3,146.26 = 558.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.50/3,146.26 = 558.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.50x = 3,146.26 × 558.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.50x = 1,757,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,186.21/2,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.75

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