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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.43, 3,186.44 and 564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.43, 3,186.44 and 564.47 is: 846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.43 : 3,186.44 = 564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.43/3,186.44 = 564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.43x = 3,186.44 × 564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.43x = 1,798,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,645.10/2,124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.65

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