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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.64, 3,452.42 and 570.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.64, 3,452.42 and 570.28 is: 855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.64 : 3,452.42 = 570.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.64/3,452.42 = 570.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.64x = 3,452.42 × 570.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.64x = 1,968,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,846.08/2,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.41

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