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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.63, 3,188.36 and 565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.63, 3,188.36 and 565.63 is: 848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.63 : 3,188.36 = 565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.63/3,188.36 = 565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.63x = 3,188.36 × 565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.63x = 1,803,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,432.07/2,125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.42

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