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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.23, 3,312.23 and 564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.23, 3,312.23 and 564.72 is: 847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.23 : 3,312.23 = 564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.23/3,312.23 = 564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.23x = 3,312.23 × 564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.23x = 1,870,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,482.53/2,208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.05

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