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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.56, 3,447.86 and 567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.56, 3,447.86 and 567.19 is: 850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.56 : 3,447.86 = 567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.56/3,447.86 = 567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.56x = 3,447.86 × 567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.56x = 1,955,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,580.26/2,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.78

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