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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.33, 3,438.51 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.33, 3,438.51 and 560.96 is: 841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.33 : 3,438.51 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.33/3,438.51 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.33x = 3,438.51 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.33x = 1,928,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,846.57/2,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.43

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