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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.86, 3,349.03 and 566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.86, 3,349.03 and 566.97 is: 850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.86 : 3,349.03 = 566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.86/3,349.03 = 566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.86x = 3,349.03 × 566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.86x = 1,898,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,805.46/2,232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.39

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