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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.92, 3,323.93 and 572.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.92, 3,323.93 and 572.47 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.92 : 3,323.93 = 572.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.92/3,323.93 = 572.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.92x = 3,323.93 × 572.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.92x = 1,902,850.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,850.21/2,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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