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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301, 3,451.50 and 569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301, 3,451.50 and 569.63 is: 854.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301 : 3,451.50 = 569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301/3,451.50 = 569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301x = 3,451.50 × 569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301x = 1,966,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,060.69/2,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.44

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