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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.92, 3,317.92 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.92, 3,317.92 and 568.48 is: 852.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.92 : 3,317.92 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.92/3,317.92 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.92x = 3,317.92 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.92x = 1,886,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,171.16/2,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.73

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