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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.13, 3,168.19 and 573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.13, 3,168.19 and 573.13 is: 859.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.13 : 3,168.19 = 573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.13/3,168.19 = 573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.13x = 3,168.19 × 573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.13x = 1,815,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,768.89/2,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.69

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