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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.80, 3,308.52 and 562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.80, 3,308.52 and 562.28 is: 843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.80 : 3,308.52 = 562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.80/3,308.52 = 562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.80x = 3,308.52 × 562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.80x = 1,860,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,314.63/2,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.37

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