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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.39, 3,447.65 and 567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.39, 3,447.65 and 567 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.39 : 3,447.65 = 567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.39/3,447.65 = 567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.39x = 3,447.65 × 567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.39x = 1,954,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,814.72/2,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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