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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.51, 3,449.28 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.51, 3,449.28 and 568.14 is: 852.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.51 : 3,449.28 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.51/3,449.28 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.51x = 3,449.28 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.51x = 1,959,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,673.94/2,299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.21

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