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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.29, 3,194.08 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.29, 3,194.08 and 569.28 is: 853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.29 : 3,194.08 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.29/3,194.08 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.29x = 3,194.08 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.29x = 1,818,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,309.89/2,129.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.95

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