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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.84, 3,446.73 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.84, 3,446.73 and 566.46 is: 849.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.84 : 3,446.73 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.84/3,446.73 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.84x = 3,446.73 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.84x = 1,952,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,434.68/2,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.68

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