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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106, 3,159 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106, 3,159 and 567 is: 850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106 : 3,159 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106/3,159 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106x = 3,159 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106x = 1,791,153
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,153/2,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.50

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