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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.40, 3,321.79 and 570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.40, 3,321.79 and 570.93 is: 856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.40 : 3,321.79 = 570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.40/3,321.79 = 570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.40x = 3,321.79 × 570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.40x = 1,896,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,523.81/2,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.45

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