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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.61, 3,440.43 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.61, 3,440.43 and 562.23 is: 843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.61 : 3,440.43 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.61/3,440.43 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.61x = 3,440.43 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.61x = 1,934,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,312.96/2,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.35

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