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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.90, 3,349.26 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.90, 3,349.26 and 567 is: 850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.90 : 3,349.26 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.90/3,349.26 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.90x = 3,349.26 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.90x = 1,899,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,030.42/2,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.48

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