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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.10, 3,309.13 and 562.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.10, 3,309.13 and 562.63 is: 843.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.10 : 3,309.13 = 562.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.10/3,309.13 = 562.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.10x = 3,309.13 × 562.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.10x = 1,861,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,815.81/2,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.94

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