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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.42, 3,321.68 and 570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.42, 3,321.68 and 570.97 is: 856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.42 : 3,321.68 = 570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.42/3,321.68 = 570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.42x = 3,321.68 × 570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.42x = 1,896,579.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,579.63/2,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.47

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