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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.12, 3,163.44 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.12, 3,163.44 and 570 is: 854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.12 : 3,163.44 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.12/3,163.44 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.12x = 3,163.44 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.12x = 1,803,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,160.80/2,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.94

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