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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.79, 3,451.14 and 569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.79, 3,451.14 and 569.42 is: 854.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.79 : 3,451.14 = 569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.79/3,451.14 = 569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.79x = 3,451.14 × 569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.79x = 1,965,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,130.88/2,300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.11

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