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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.82, 3,452.76 and 570.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.82, 3,452.76 and 570.46 is: 855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.82 : 3,452.76 = 570.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.82/3,452.76 = 570.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.82x = 3,452.76 × 570.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.82x = 1,969,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,661.47/2,301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.70

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