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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.17, 3,451.70 and 569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.17, 3,451.70 and 569.79 is: 854.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.17 : 3,451.70 = 569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.17/3,451.70 = 569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.17x = 3,451.70 × 569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.17x = 1,966,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,741.29/2,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.67

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