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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.97, 3,431.96 and 556.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.97, 3,431.96 and 556.59 is: 834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.97 : 3,431.96 = 556.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.97/3,431.96 = 556.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.97x = 3,431.96 × 556.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.97x = 1,910,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,191.83/2,287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.89

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