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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.32, 3,445.95 and 565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.32, 3,445.95 and 565.96 is: 848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.32 : 3,445.95 = 565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.32/3,445.95 = 565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.32x = 3,445.95 × 565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.32x = 1,950,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,269.86/2,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.93

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