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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.98, 3,320.96 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.98, 3,320.96 and 570.51 is: 855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.98 : 3,320.96 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.98/3,320.96 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.98x = 3,320.96 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.98x = 1,894,642.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,642.32/2,213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.76

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