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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.74, 3,314.58 and 566.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.74, 3,314.58 and 566.28 is: 849.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.74 : 3,314.58 = 566.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.74/3,314.58 = 566.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.74x = 3,314.58 × 566.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.74x = 1,876,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,980.36/2,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.41

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