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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.12, 3,324.29 and 572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.12, 3,324.29 and 572.67 is: 859.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.12 : 3,324.29 = 572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.12/3,324.29 = 572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.12x = 3,324.29 × 572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.12x = 1,903,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,718.29/2,216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.03

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