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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.97, 3,442.46 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.97, 3,442.46 and 563.60 is: 845.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.97 : 3,442.46 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.97/3,442.46 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.97x = 3,442.46 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.97x = 1,940,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,150.43/2,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.39

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