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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.78, 3,198.94 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.78, 3,198.94 and 572.94 is: 859.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.78 : 3,198.94 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.78/3,198.94 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.78x = 3,198.94 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.78x = 1,832,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,799.25/2,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.35

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