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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.38, 3,440.09 and 562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.38, 3,440.09 and 562.01 is: 843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.38 : 3,440.09 = 562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.38/3,440.09 = 562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.38x = 3,440.09 × 562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.38x = 1,933,344.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,344.97/2,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.01

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