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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.53, 3,453.80 and 571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.53, 3,453.80 and 571.16 is: 856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.53 : 3,453.80 = 571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.53/3,453.80 = 571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.53x = 3,453.80 × 571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.53x = 1,972,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,672.41/2,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.74

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