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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.51, 3,316.98 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.51, 3,316.98 and 568.08 is: 852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.51 : 3,316.98 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.51/3,316.98 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.51x = 3,316.98 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.51x = 1,884,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,310.00/2,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.05

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