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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.99, 3,309.02 and 562.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.99, 3,309.02 and 562.57 is: 843.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.99 : 3,309.02 = 562.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.99/3,309.02 = 562.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.99x = 3,309.02 × 562.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.99x = 1,861,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,555.38/2,205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.86

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