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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.74, 3,305.61 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.74, 3,305.61 and 560.32 is: 840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.74 : 3,305.61 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.74/3,305.61 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.74x = 3,305.61 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.74x = 1,852,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,191.13/2,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.48

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