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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.25, 3,165.38 and 571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.25, 3,165.38 and 571.25 is: 856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.25 : 3,165.38 = 571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.25/3,165.38 = 571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.25x = 3,165.38 × 571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.25x = 1,808,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,223.33/2,110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.88

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