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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.71, 3,446.57 and 566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.71, 3,446.57 and 566.33 is: 849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.71 : 3,446.57 = 566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.71/3,446.57 = 566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.71x = 3,446.57 × 566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.71x = 1,951,893.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,893.16/2,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.50

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