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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.76, 3,482.60 and 566.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.76, 3,482.60 and 566.77 is: 850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.76 : 3,482.60 = 566.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.76/3,482.60 = 566.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.76x = 3,482.60 × 566.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.76x = 1,973,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,837.99/2,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.15

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