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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.03, 3,156.05 and 565.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.03, 3,156.05 and 565.03 is: 847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.03 : 3,156.05 = 565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.03/3,156.05 = 565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.03x = 3,156.05 × 565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.03x = 1,783,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,265.11/2,104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.55

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