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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.23, 3,454.84 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.23, 3,454.84 and 571.86 is: 857.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.23 : 3,454.84 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.23/3,454.84 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.23x = 3,454.84 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.23x = 1,975,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,664.67/2,303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.78

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