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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.59, 3,473.40 and 560.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.59, 3,473.40 and 560.59 is: 840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.59 : 3,473.40 = 560.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.59/3,473.40 = 560.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.59x = 3,473.40 × 560.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.59x = 1,947,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,150.50/2,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.89

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