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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.28, 3,151.92 and 562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.28, 3,151.92 and 562.32 is: 843.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.28 : 3,151.92 = 562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.28/3,151.92 = 562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.28x = 3,151.92 × 562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.28x = 1,772,387.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,387.65/2,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.48

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