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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.96, 3,166.44 and 550.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.96, 3,166.44 and 550.83 is: 826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.96 : 3,166.44 = 550.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.96/3,166.44 = 550.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.96x = 3,166.44 × 550.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.96x = 1,744,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,167.39/2,110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.25

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