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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.43, 3,192.39 and 568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.43, 3,192.39 and 568.55 is: 852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.43 : 3,192.39 = 568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.43/3,192.39 = 568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.43x = 3,192.39 × 568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.43x = 1,815,041.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,041.32/2,128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.76

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