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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.77, 3,308.66 and 562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.77, 3,308.66 and 562.28 is: 843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.77 : 3,308.66 = 562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.77/3,308.66 = 562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.77x = 3,308.66 × 562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.77x = 1,860,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,373.99/2,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.41

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