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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.82, 3,151.23 and 561.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.82, 3,151.23 and 561.82 is: 842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.82 : 3,151.23 = 561.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.82/3,151.23 = 561.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.82x = 3,151.23 × 561.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.82x = 1,770,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,424.04/2,100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.73

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