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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.29, 3,447.44 and 566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.29, 3,447.44 and 566.91 is: 850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.29 : 3,447.44 = 566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.29/3,447.44 = 566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.29x = 3,447.44 × 566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.29x = 1,954,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,389.63/2,298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.37

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