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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.79, 3,319.17 and 569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.79, 3,319.17 and 569.34 is: 854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.79 : 3,319.17 = 569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.79/3,319.17 = 569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.79x = 3,319.17 × 569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.79x = 1,889,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,736.25/2,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.01

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