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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.08, 3,316.56 and 567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.08, 3,316.56 and 567.56 is: 851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.08 : 3,316.56 = 567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.08/3,316.56 = 567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.08x = 3,316.56 × 567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.08x = 1,882,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,346.79/2,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.32

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