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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.66, 3,166.02 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.66, 3,166.02 and 550.56 is: 825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.66 : 3,166.02 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.66/3,166.02 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.66x = 3,166.02 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.66x = 1,743,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,091.89/2,110.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.85

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