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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.14, 3,438.21 and 560.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.14, 3,438.21 and 560.75 is: 841.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.14 : 3,438.21 = 560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.14/3,438.21 = 560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.14x = 3,438.21 × 560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.14x = 1,927,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,976.26/2,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.13

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