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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.02, 3,438.03 and 560.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.02, 3,438.03 and 560.65 is: 840.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.02 : 3,438.03 = 560.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.02/3,438.03 = 560.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.02x = 3,438.03 × 560.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.02x = 1,927,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,531.52/2,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.98

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