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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.12, 3,157.68 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.12, 3,157.68 and 566.08 is: 849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.12 : 3,157.68 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.12/3,157.68 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.12x = 3,157.68 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.12x = 1,787,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,499.49/2,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.12

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