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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.84, 3,452.72 and 570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.84, 3,452.72 and 570.44 is: 855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.84 : 3,452.72 = 570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.84/3,452.72 = 570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.84x = 3,452.72 × 570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.84x = 1,969,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,569.60/2,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.65

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