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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.64, 3,447.92 and 567.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.64, 3,447.92 and 567.26 is: 850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.64 : 3,447.92 = 567.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.64/3,447.92 = 567.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.64x = 3,447.92 × 567.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.64x = 1,955,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,867.10/2,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.88

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