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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.36, 3,153.18 and 563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.36, 3,153.18 and 563 is: 844.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.36 : 3,153.18 = 563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.36/3,153.18 = 563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.36x = 3,153.18 × 563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.36x = 1,775,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,240.34/2,102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.40

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