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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.02, 3,452.94 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.02, 3,452.94 and 570.60 is: 855.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.02 : 3,452.94 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.02/3,452.94 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.02x = 3,452.94 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.02x = 1,970,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,247.56/2,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.88

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