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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.44, 3,167.16 and 572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.44, 3,167.16 and 572.44 is: 858.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.44 : 3,167.16 = 572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.44/3,167.16 = 572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.44x = 3,167.16 × 572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.44x = 1,813,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,009.07/2,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.66

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