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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.07, 3,160.60 and 568.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.07, 3,160.60 and 568.07 is: 852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.07 : 3,160.60 = 568.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.07/3,160.60 = 568.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.07x = 3,160.60 × 568.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.07x = 1,795,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,442.04/2,107.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.10

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