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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.05, 3,160.58 and 568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.05, 3,160.58 and 568.05 is: 852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.05 : 3,160.58 = 568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.05/3,160.58 = 568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.05x = 3,160.58 × 568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.05x = 1,795,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,383.44/2,107.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.08

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