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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.57, 3,452.31 and 570.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.57, 3,452.31 and 570.21 is: 855.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.57 : 3,452.31 = 570.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.57/3,452.31 = 570.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.57x = 3,452.31 × 570.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.57x = 1,968,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,541.69/2,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.30

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