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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.16, 3,483.22 and 567.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.16, 3,483.22 and 567.17 is: 850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.16 : 3,483.22 = 567.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.16/3,483.22 = 567.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.16x = 3,483.22 × 567.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.16x = 1,975,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,581.84/2,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.75

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