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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.11, 3,451.68 and 569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.11, 3,451.68 and 569.73 is: 854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.11 : 3,451.68 = 569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.11/3,451.68 = 569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.11x = 3,451.68 × 569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.11x = 1,966,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,525.65/2,301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.60

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