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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.79, 3,193.33 and 568.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.79, 3,193.33 and 568.78 is: 853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.79 : 3,193.33 = 568.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.79/3,193.33 = 568.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.79x = 3,193.33 × 568.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.79x = 1,816,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,286.27/2,128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.20

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