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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.06, 3,155.85 and 564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.06, 3,155.85 and 564.94 is: 847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.06 : 3,155.85 = 564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.06/3,155.85 = 564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.06x = 3,155.85 × 564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.06x = 1,782,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,865.90/2,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.35

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