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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.92, 3,446.88 and 566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.92, 3,446.88 and 566.56 is: 849.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.92 : 3,446.88 = 566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.92/3,446.88 = 566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.92x = 3,446.88 × 566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.92x = 1,952,864.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,864.33/2,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.84

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