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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.69, 3,188.24 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.69, 3,188.24 and 565.82 is: 848.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.69 : 3,188.24 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.69/3,188.24 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.69x = 3,188.24 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.69x = 1,803,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,956.95/2,125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.65

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