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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.56, 3,440.34 and 562.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.56, 3,440.34 and 562.19 is: 843.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.56 : 3,440.34 = 562.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.56/3,440.34 = 562.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.56x = 3,440.34 × 562.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.56x = 1,934,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,107.54/2,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.28

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