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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.92, 3,439.32 and 561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.92, 3,439.32 and 561.52 is: 842.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.92 : 3,439.32 = 561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.92/3,439.32 = 561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.92x = 3,439.32 × 561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.92x = 1,931,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,246.97/2,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.27

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