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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.27, 3,453.31 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.27, 3,453.31 and 570.90 is: 856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.27 : 3,453.31 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.27/3,453.31 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.27x = 3,453.31 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.27x = 1,971,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,494.68/2,302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.33

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