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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.12, 3,156.18 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.12, 3,156.18 and 565.08 is: 847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.12 : 3,156.18 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.12/3,156.18 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.12x = 3,156.18 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.12x = 1,783,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,494.19/2,104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.62

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