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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.64, 3,319 and 569.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.64, 3,319 and 569.22 is: 853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.64 : 3,319 = 569.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.64/3,319 = 569.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.64x = 3,319 × 569.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.64x = 1,889,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,241.18/2,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.84

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