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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.73, 3,203.19 and 575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.73, 3,203.19 and 575.82 is: 863.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.73 : 3,203.19 = 575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.73/3,203.19 = 575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.73x = 3,203.19 × 575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.73x = 1,844,460.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,460.87/2,135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.62

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