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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.88, 3,158.81 and 566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.88, 3,158.81 and 566.88 is: 850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.88 : 3,158.81 = 566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.88/3,158.81 = 566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.88x = 3,158.81 × 566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.88x = 1,790,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,666.21/2,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.32

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