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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.87, 3,190.55 and 566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.87, 3,190.55 and 566.94 is: 850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.87 : 3,190.55 = 566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.87/3,190.55 = 566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.87x = 3,190.55 × 566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.87x = 1,808,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,847.58/2,126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.48

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