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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.61, 3,170.04 and 574.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.61, 3,170.04 and 574.25 is: 861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.61 : 3,170.04 = 574.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.61/3,170.04 = 574.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.61x = 3,170.04 × 574.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.61x = 1,820,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,395.47/2,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.27

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