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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.53, 3,314.21 and 566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.53, 3,314.21 and 566.09 is: 849.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.53 : 3,314.21 = 566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.53/3,314.21 = 566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.53x = 3,314.21 × 566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.53x = 1,876,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,124.57/2,209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.11

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