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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.30, 3,185.13 and 563.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.30, 3,185.13 and 563.29 is: 844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.30 : 3,185.13 = 563.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.30/3,185.13 = 563.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.30x = 3,185.13 × 563.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.30x = 1,794,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,151.88/2,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.98

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