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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.88, 3,448.34 and 567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.88, 3,448.34 and 567.52 is: 851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.88 : 3,448.34 = 567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.88/3,448.34 = 567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.88x = 3,448.34 × 567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.88x = 1,957,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,001.92/2,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.28

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