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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.48, 3,159.72 and 567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.48, 3,159.72 and 567.52 is: 851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.48 : 3,159.72 = 567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.48/3,159.72 = 567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.48x = 3,159.72 × 567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.48x = 1,793,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,204.29/2,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.28

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