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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.42, 3,446.13 and 566.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.42, 3,446.13 and 566.05 is: 849.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.42 : 3,446.13 = 566.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.42/3,446.13 = 566.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.42x = 3,446.13 × 566.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.42x = 1,950,681.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,681.89/2,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.08

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