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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.11, 3,187.80 and 565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.11, 3,187.80 and 565.09 is: 847.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.11 : 3,187.80 = 565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.11/3,187.80 = 565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.11x = 3,187.80 × 565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.11x = 1,801,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,385.93/2,125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.67

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