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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.38, 3,440.13 and 562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.38, 3,440.13 and 562 is: 843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.38 : 3,440.13 = 562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.38/3,440.13 = 562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.38x = 3,440.13 × 562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.38x = 1,933,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,353.06/2,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.01

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