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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.27, 3,444.41 and 564.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.27, 3,444.41 and 564.89 is: 847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.27 : 3,444.41 = 564.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.27/3,444.41 = 564.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.27x = 3,444.41 × 564.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.27x = 1,945,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,713.15/2,296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.34

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