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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.84, 3,175.16 and 556.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.84, 3,175.16 and 556.81 is: 835.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.84 : 3,175.16 = 556.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.84/3,175.16 = 556.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.84x = 3,175.16 × 556.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.84x = 1,767,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,960.84/2,116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.19

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