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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.08, 3,312.23 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.08, 3,312.23 and 564.64 is: 846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.08 : 3,312.23 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.08/3,312.23 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.08x = 3,312.23 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.08x = 1,870,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,206.44/2,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.98

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