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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.99, 3,485.92 and 568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.99, 3,485.92 and 568.97 is: 853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.99 : 3,485.92 = 568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.99/3,485.92 = 568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.99x = 3,485.92 × 568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.99x = 1,983,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,383.90/2,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.44

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