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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.28, 3,154.92 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.28, 3,154.92 and 564.32 is: 846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.28 : 3,154.92 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.28/3,154.92 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.28x = 3,154.92 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.28x = 1,780,384.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,384.45/2,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.48

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