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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.56, 3,165.84 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.56, 3,165.84 and 550.56 is: 825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.56 : 3,165.84 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.56/3,165.84 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.56x = 3,165.84 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.56x = 1,742,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,984.87/2,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.84

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