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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.16, 3,484.72 and 568.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.16, 3,484.72 and 568.17 is: 852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.16 : 3,484.72 = 568.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.16/3,484.72 = 568.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.16x = 3,484.72 × 568.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.16x = 1,979,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,913.36/2,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.25

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