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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.83, 3,188.98 and 565.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.83, 3,188.98 and 565.89 is: 848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.83 : 3,188.98 = 565.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.83/3,188.98 = 565.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.83x = 3,188.98 × 565.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.83x = 1,804,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,618.58/2,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.90

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