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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.53, 3,309.80 and 563.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.53, 3,309.80 and 563.08 is: 844.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.53 : 3,309.80 = 563.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.53/3,309.80 = 563.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.53x = 3,309.80 × 563.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.53x = 1,863,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,667.99/2,206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.61

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