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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.45, 3,165.66 and 571.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.45, 3,165.66 and 571.45 is: 857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.45 : 3,165.66 = 571.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.45/3,165.66 = 571.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.45x = 3,165.66 × 571.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.45x = 1,809,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,016.41/2,110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.17

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