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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.80, 3,170.90 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.80, 3,170.90 and 574.80 is: 862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.80 : 3,170.90 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.80/3,170.90 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.80x = 3,170.90 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.80x = 1,822,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,633.32/2,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.25

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