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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.86, 3,481.25 and 565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.86, 3,481.25 and 565.88 is: 848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.86 : 3,481.25 = 565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.86/3,481.25 = 565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.86x = 3,481.25 × 565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.86x = 1,969,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,949.51/2,320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.80

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