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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.45, 3,434.18 and 558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.45, 3,434.18 and 558.07 is: 837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.45 : 3,434.18 = 558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.45/3,434.18 = 558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.45x = 3,434.18 × 558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.45x = 1,916,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,512.83/2,289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.11

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