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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.12, 3,175.88 and 557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.12, 3,175.88 and 557.12 is: 835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.12 : 3,175.88 = 557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.12/3,175.88 = 557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.12x = 3,175.88 × 557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.12x = 1,769,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,351.42/2,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.74

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