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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.66, 3,168.96 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.66, 3,168.96 and 573.66 is: 860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.66 : 3,168.96 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.66/3,168.96 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.66x = 3,168.96 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.66x = 1,817,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,905.59/2,112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.48

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