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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.64, 3,444.92 and 565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.64, 3,444.92 and 565.26 is: 847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.64 : 3,444.92 = 565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.64/3,444.92 = 565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.64x = 3,444.92 × 565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.64x = 1,947,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,275.48/2,296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.88

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