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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.93, 3,481.45 and 565.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.93, 3,481.45 and 565.95 is: 848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.93 : 3,481.45 = 565.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.93/3,481.45 = 565.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.93x = 3,481.45 × 565.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.93x = 1,970,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,313.79/2,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.93

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