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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.79, 3,320.57 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.79, 3,320.57 and 570.42 is: 855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.79 : 3,320.57 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.79/3,320.57 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.79x = 3,320.57 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.79x = 1,894,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,116.69/2,213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.60

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