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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.88, 3,451.31 and 569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.88, 3,451.31 and 569.50 is: 854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.88 : 3,451.31 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.88/3,451.31 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.88x = 3,451.31 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.88x = 1,965,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,522.47/2,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.25

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