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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130, 3,195.12 and 569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130, 3,195.12 and 569.97 is: 854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130 : 3,195.12 = 569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130/3,195.12 = 569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130x = 3,195.12 × 569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130x = 1,821,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,122.55/2,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.99

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