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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.51, 3,168.48 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.51, 3,168.48 and 552.62 is: 828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.51 : 3,168.48 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.51/3,168.48 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.51x = 3,168.48 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.51x = 1,750,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,949.58/2,112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.85

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