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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.34, 3,446.04 and 565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.34, 3,446.04 and 565.97 is: 848.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.34 : 3,446.04 = 565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.34/3,446.04 = 565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.34x = 3,446.04 × 565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.34x = 1,950,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,338.03/2,297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.95

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