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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.99, 3,482.93 and 566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.99, 3,482.93 and 566.97 is: 850.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.99 : 3,482.93 = 566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.99/3,482.93 = 566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.99x = 3,482.93 × 566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.99x = 1,974,713.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,713.99/2,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.44

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