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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.64, 3,438.97 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.64, 3,438.97 and 561.26 is: 841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.64 : 3,438.97 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.64/3,438.97 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.64x = 3,438.97 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.64x = 1,930,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,156.30/2,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.89

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