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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.18, 3,433.80 and 557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.18, 3,433.80 and 557.82 is: 836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.18 : 3,433.80 = 557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.18/3,433.80 = 557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.18x = 3,433.80 × 557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.18x = 1,915,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,442.32/2,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.74

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