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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.25, 3,160.88 and 568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.25, 3,160.88 and 568.25 is: 852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.25 : 3,160.88 = 568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.25/3,160.88 = 568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.25x = 3,160.88 × 568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.25x = 1,796,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,167.22/2,107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.38

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