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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.43, 3,183.84 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.43, 3,183.84 and 562.44 is: 843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.43 : 3,183.84 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.43/3,183.84 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.43x = 3,183.84 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.43x = 1,790,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,718.97/2,122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.71

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