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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.62, 3,164.31 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.62, 3,164.31 and 570.50 is: 855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.62 : 3,164.31 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.62/3,164.31 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.62x = 3,164.31 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.62x = 1,805,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,238.86/2,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.72

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