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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.50, 3,308.24 and 562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.50, 3,308.24 and 562.04 is: 843.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.50 : 3,308.24 = 562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.50/3,308.24 = 562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.50x = 3,308.24 × 562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.50x = 1,859,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,372.89/2,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.06

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