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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.44, 3,477.67 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.44, 3,477.67 and 563.44 is: 845.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.44 : 3,477.67 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.44/3,477.67 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.44x = 3,477.67 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.44x = 1,959,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,448.28/2,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.16

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