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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.50, 3,447.82 and 567.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.50, 3,447.82 and 567.13 is: 850.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.50 : 3,447.82 = 567.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.50/3,447.82 = 567.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.50x = 3,447.82 × 567.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.50x = 1,955,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,344.92/2,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.70

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