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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.14, 3,432.18 and 556.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.14, 3,432.18 and 556.76 is: 835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.14 : 3,432.18 = 556.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.14/3,432.18 = 556.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.14x = 3,432.18 × 556.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.14x = 1,910,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,900.54/2,288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.13

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