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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.56, 3,167.34 and 572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.56, 3,167.34 and 572.56 is: 858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.56 : 3,167.34 = 572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.56/3,167.34 = 572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.56x = 3,167.34 × 572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.56x = 1,813,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,492.19/2,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.84

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