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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.62, 3,155.31 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.62, 3,155.31 and 564.50 is: 846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.62 : 3,155.31 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.62/3,155.31 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.62x = 3,155.31 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.62x = 1,781,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,172.50/2,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.72

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