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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.50, 3,150.93 and 561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.50, 3,150.93 and 561.50 is: 842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.50 : 3,150.93 = 561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.50/3,150.93 = 561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.50x = 3,150.93 × 561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.50x = 1,769,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,247.20/2,100.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.30

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