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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.75, 3,167.38 and 572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.75, 3,167.38 and 572.63 is: 858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.75 : 3,167.38 = 572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.75/3,167.38 = 572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.75x = 3,167.38 × 572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.75x = 1,813,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,736.81/2,111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.88

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