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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.34, 3,166.83 and 572.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.34, 3,166.83 and 572.34 is: 858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.34 : 3,166.83 = 572.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.34/3,166.83 = 572.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.34x = 3,166.83 × 572.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.34x = 1,812,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,503.48/2,111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.46

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