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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.12, 3,442.75 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.12, 3,442.75 and 563.76 is: 845.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.12 : 3,442.75 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.12/3,442.75 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.12x = 3,442.75 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.12x = 1,940,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,884.74/2,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.66

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