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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.10, 3,432.14 and 556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.10, 3,432.14 and 556.73 is: 835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.10 : 3,432.14 = 556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.10/3,432.14 = 556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.10x = 3,432.14 × 556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.10x = 1,910,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,775.30/2,288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.09

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