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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.03, 3,481.49 and 566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.03, 3,481.49 and 566.04 is: 849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.03 : 3,481.49 = 566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.03/3,481.49 = 566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.03x = 3,481.49 × 566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.03x = 1,970,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,662.60/2,321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.05

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