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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.04, 3,168.05 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.04, 3,168.05 and 573.04 is: 859.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.04 : 3,168.05 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.04/3,168.05 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.04x = 3,168.05 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.04x = 1,815,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,400.67/2,112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.55

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