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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.90, 3,163.32 and 569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.90, 3,163.32 and 569.90 is: 854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.90 : 3,163.32 = 569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.90/3,163.32 = 569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.90x = 3,163.32 × 569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.90x = 1,802,776.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,776.07/2,108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.84

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