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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.26, 3,183.05 and 562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.26, 3,183.05 and 562.36 is: 843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.26 : 3,183.05 = 562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.26/3,183.05 = 562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.26x = 3,183.05 × 562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.26x = 1,790,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,029.68/2,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.45

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