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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.85, 3,452.78 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.85, 3,452.78 and 570.48 is: 855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.85 : 3,452.78 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.85/3,452.78 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.85x = 3,452.78 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.85x = 1,969,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,731.16/2,301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.72

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