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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.61, 3,167.04 and 572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.61, 3,167.04 and 572.25 is: 858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.61 : 3,167.04 = 572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.61/3,167.04 = 572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.61x = 3,167.04 × 572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.61x = 1,812,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,338.64/2,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.27

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