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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.68, 3,168.66 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.68, 3,168.66 and 573.68 is: 860.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.68 : 3,168.66 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.68/3,168.66 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.68x = 3,168.66 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.68x = 1,817,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,796.87/2,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.42

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