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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.88, 3,452.81 and 570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.88, 3,452.81 and 570.50 is: 855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.88 : 3,452.81 = 570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.88/3,452.81 = 570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.88x = 3,452.81 × 570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.88x = 1,969,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,828.11/2,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.75

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