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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.14, 3,435.21 and 558.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.14, 3,435.21 and 558.75 is: 838.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.14 : 3,435.21 = 558.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.14/3,435.21 = 558.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.14x = 3,435.21 × 558.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.14x = 1,919,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,423.59/2,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.13

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