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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.48, 3,158.22 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.48, 3,158.22 and 566.52 is: 849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.48 : 3,158.22 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.48/3,158.22 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.48x = 3,158.22 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.48x = 1,789,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,194.79/2,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.78

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