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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.57, 3,314.34 and 566.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.57, 3,314.34 and 566.11 is: 849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.57 : 3,314.34 = 566.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.57/3,314.34 = 566.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.57x = 3,314.34 × 566.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.57x = 1,876,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,264.45/2,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.16

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