Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112, 3,168 and 573
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,112, 3,168 and 573 is: 859.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,112 : 3,168 = 573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,112/3,168 = 573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,112x = 3,168 × 573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,112x = 1,815,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,815,264/2,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859.50
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