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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.78, 3,308.70 and 562.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.78, 3,308.70 and 562.34 is: 843.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.78 : 3,308.70 = 562.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.78/3,308.70 = 562.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.78x = 3,308.70 × 562.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.78x = 1,860,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,621.58/2,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.52

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