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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.25, 3,313.88 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.25, 3,313.88 and 565.80 is: 848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.25 : 3,313.88 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.25/3,313.88 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.25x = 3,313.88 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.25x = 1,874,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,994.72/2,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.70

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