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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.50, 3,165.75 and 571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.50, 3,165.75 and 571.50 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.50 : 3,165.75 = 571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.50/3,165.75 = 571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.50x = 3,165.75 × 571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.50x = 1,809,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,226.13/2,110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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