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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.82, 3,193.37 and 568.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.82, 3,193.37 and 568.79 is: 853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.82 : 3,193.37 = 568.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.82/3,193.37 = 568.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.82x = 3,193.37 × 568.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.82x = 1,816,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,342.38/2,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.22

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