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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.95, 3,349.17 and 567.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.95, 3,349.17 and 567.06 is: 850.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.95 : 3,349.17 = 567.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.95/3,349.17 = 567.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.95x = 3,349.17 × 567.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.95x = 1,899,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,180.34/2,232.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.53

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