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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.53, 3,441.80 and 563.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.53, 3,441.80 and 563.17 is: 844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.53 : 3,441.80 = 563.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.53/3,441.80 = 563.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.53x = 3,441.80 × 563.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.53x = 1,938,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,315.69/2,294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.76

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