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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.26, 3,169.88 and 574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.26, 3,169.88 and 574.26 is: 861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.26 : 3,169.88 = 574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.26/3,169.88 = 574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.26x = 3,169.88 × 574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.26x = 1,820,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,335.29/2,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.39

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