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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.63, 3,446.44 and 566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.63, 3,446.44 and 566.25 is: 849.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.63 : 3,446.44 = 566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.63/3,446.44 = 566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.63x = 3,446.44 × 566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.63x = 1,951,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,546.65/2,297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.37

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