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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.64, 3,434.46 and 558.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.64, 3,434.46 and 558.26 is: 837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.64 : 3,434.46 = 558.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.64/3,434.46 = 558.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.64x = 3,434.46 × 558.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.64x = 1,917,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,321.64/2,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.39

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