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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.32, 3,435.45 and 558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.32, 3,435.45 and 558.96 is: 838.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.32 : 3,435.45 = 558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.32/3,435.45 = 558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.32x = 3,435.45 × 558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.32x = 1,920,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,279.13/2,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.43

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