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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.02, 3,433.53 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.02, 3,433.53 and 557.64 is: 836.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.02 : 3,433.53 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.02/3,433.53 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.02x = 3,433.53 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.02x = 1,914,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,673.67/2,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.46

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