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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.93, 3,161.52 and 568.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.93, 3,161.52 and 568.93 is: 853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.93 : 3,161.52 = 568.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.93/3,161.52 = 568.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.93x = 3,161.52 × 568.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.93x = 1,798,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,683.57/2,107.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.29

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