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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.96, 3,448.44 and 567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.96, 3,448.44 and 567.59 is: 851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.96 : 3,448.44 = 567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.96/3,448.44 = 567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.96x = 3,448.44 × 567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.96x = 1,957,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,282.82/2,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.38

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