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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.07, 3,432.09 and 556.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.07, 3,432.09 and 556.69 is: 835.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.07 : 3,432.09 = 556.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.07/3,432.09 = 556.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.07x = 3,432.09 × 556.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.07x = 1,910,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,610.18/2,288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.03

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