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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.44, 3,174.66 and 556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.44, 3,174.66 and 556.32 is: 834.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.44 : 3,174.66 = 556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.44/3,174.66 = 556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.44x = 3,174.66 × 556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.44x = 1,766,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,126.85/2,116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.48

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