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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.70, 3,448.06 and 567.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.70, 3,448.06 and 567.34 is: 851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.70 : 3,448.06 = 567.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.70/3,448.06 = 567.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.70x = 3,448.06 × 567.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.70x = 1,956,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,222.36/2,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.01

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