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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.85, 3,313.34 and 565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.85, 3,313.34 and 565.41 is: 848.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.85 : 3,313.34 = 565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.85/3,313.34 = 565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.85x = 3,313.34 × 565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.85x = 1,873,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,395.57/2,208.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.13

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