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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.62, 3,161.44 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.62, 3,161.44 and 568.62 is: 852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.62 : 3,161.44 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.62/3,161.44 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.62x = 3,161.44 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.62x = 1,797,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,658.01/2,107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.93

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