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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.86, 3,162.93 and 569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.86, 3,162.93 and 569.50 is: 854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.86 : 3,162.93 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.86/3,162.93 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.86x = 3,162.93 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.86x = 1,801,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,288.64/2,108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.15

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