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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.54, 3,183.75 and 562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.54, 3,183.75 and 562.64 is: 843.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.54 : 3,183.75 = 562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.54/3,183.75 = 562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.54x = 3,183.75 × 562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.54x = 1,791,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,289.18/2,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.94

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