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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.16, 3,454.70 and 571.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.16, 3,454.70 and 571.79 is: 857.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.16 : 3,454.70 = 571.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.16/3,454.70 = 571.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.16x = 3,454.70 × 571.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.16x = 1,975,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,345.64/2,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.67

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