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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.36, 3,349.78 and 567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.36, 3,349.78 and 567.47 is: 851.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.36 : 3,349.78 = 567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.36/3,349.78 = 567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.36x = 3,349.78 × 567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.36x = 1,900,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,899.66/2,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.14

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