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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.24, 3,190.99 and 567.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.24, 3,190.99 and 567.21 is: 850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.24 : 3,190.99 = 567.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.24/3,190.99 = 567.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.24x = 3,190.99 × 567.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.24x = 1,809,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,961.44/2,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.85

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