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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.28, 3,444.39 and 564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.28, 3,444.39 and 564.91 is: 847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.28 : 3,444.39 = 564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.28/3,444.39 = 564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.28x = 3,444.39 × 564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.28x = 1,945,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,761.74/2,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.35

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