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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.09, 3,447.05 and 566.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.09, 3,447.05 and 566.67 is: 849.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.09 : 3,447.05 = 566.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.09/3,447.05 = 566.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.09x = 3,447.05 × 566.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.09x = 1,953,336.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,336.99/2,298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.98

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