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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.24, 3,164.88 and 571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.24, 3,164.88 and 571.36 is: 856.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.24 : 3,164.88 = 571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.24/3,164.88 = 571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.24x = 3,164.88 × 571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.24x = 1,808,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,285.84/2,110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.91

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