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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.91, 3,452.83 and 570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.91, 3,452.83 and 570.53 is: 855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.91 : 3,452.83 = 570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.91/3,452.83 = 570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.91x = 3,452.83 × 570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.91x = 1,969,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,950.31/2,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.79

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