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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.95, 3,449.92 and 568.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.95, 3,449.92 and 568.57 is: 852.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.95 : 3,449.92 = 568.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.95/3,449.92 = 568.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.95x = 3,449.92 × 568.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.95x = 1,961,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,522.44/2,299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.86

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