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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.11, 3,450.18 and 568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.11, 3,450.18 and 568.73 is: 853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.11 : 3,450.18 = 568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.11/3,450.18 = 568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.11x = 3,450.18 × 568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.11x = 1,962,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,220.87/2,300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.10

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