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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.52, 3,186.40 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.52, 3,186.40 and 564.54 is: 846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.52 : 3,186.40 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.52/3,186.40 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.52x = 3,186.40 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.52x = 1,798,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,850.26/2,124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.71

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