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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.83, 3,190.40 and 566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.83, 3,190.40 and 566.82 is: 850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.83 : 3,190.40 = 566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.83/3,190.40 = 566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.83x = 3,190.40 × 566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.83x = 1,808,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,379.69/2,126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.27

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