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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.20, 3,188.93 and 566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.20, 3,188.93 and 566.22 is: 849.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.20 : 3,188.93 = 566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.20/3,188.93 = 566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.20x = 3,188.93 × 566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.20x = 1,805,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,635.94/2,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.23

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