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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.86, 3,152.43 and 562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.86, 3,152.43 and 562.50 is: 843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.86 : 3,152.43 = 562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.86/3,152.43 = 562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.86x = 3,152.43 × 562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.86x = 1,773,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,241.88/2,101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.65

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