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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.98, 3,452.97 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.98, 3,452.97 and 570.60 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.98 : 3,452.97 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.98/3,452.97 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.98x = 3,452.97 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.98x = 1,970,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,270.46/2,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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