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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.94, 3,202.70 and 574.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.94, 3,202.70 and 574.99 is: 862.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.94 : 3,202.70 = 574.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.94/3,202.70 = 574.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.94x = 3,202.70 × 574.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.94x = 1,841,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,501.58/2,134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.55

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