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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.53, 3,314.30 and 566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.53, 3,314.30 and 566.03 is: 849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.53 : 3,314.30 = 566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.53/3,314.30 = 566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.53x = 3,314.30 × 566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.53x = 1,875,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,973.83/2,209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.04

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