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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.57, 3,443.33 and 564.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.57, 3,443.33 and 564.21 is: 846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.57 : 3,443.33 = 564.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.57/3,443.33 = 564.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.57x = 3,443.33 × 564.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.57x = 1,942,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,758.40/2,295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.31

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