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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.78, 3,154.08 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.78, 3,154.08 and 563.78 is: 845.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.78 : 3,154.08 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.78/3,154.08 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.78x = 3,154.08 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.78x = 1,778,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,207.22/2,102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.65

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