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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.73, 3,440.61 and 562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.73, 3,440.61 and 562.37 is: 843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.73 : 3,440.61 = 562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.73/3,440.61 = 562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.73x = 3,440.61 × 562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.73x = 1,934,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,895.85/2,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.56

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