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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.61, 3,164.05 and 570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.61, 3,164.05 and 570.25 is: 855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.61 : 3,164.05 = 570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.61/3,164.05 = 570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.61x = 3,164.05 × 570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.61x = 1,804,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,299.51/2,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.28

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