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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.70, 3,442.06 and 563.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.70, 3,442.06 and 563.33 is: 844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.70 : 3,442.06 = 563.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.70/3,442.06 = 563.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.70x = 3,442.06 × 563.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.70x = 1,938,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,999.94/2,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.99

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