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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.10, 3,183.30 and 562.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.10, 3,183.30 and 562.09 is: 843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.10 : 3,183.30 = 562.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.10/3,183.30 = 562.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.10x = 3,183.30 × 562.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.10x = 1,789,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,290.15/2,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.17

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