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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.10, 3,313.62 and 565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.10, 3,313.62 and 565.64 is: 848.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.10 : 3,313.62 = 565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.10/3,313.62 = 565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.10x = 3,313.62 × 565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.10x = 1,874,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,316.02/2,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.45

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