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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.30, 3,168.42 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.30, 3,168.42 and 573.30 is: 859.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.30 : 3,168.42 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.30/3,168.42 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.30x = 3,168.42 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.30x = 1,816,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,455.19/2,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.94

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