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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.38, 3,455.09 and 572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.38, 3,455.09 and 572 is: 858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.38 : 3,455.09 = 572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.38/3,455.09 = 572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.38x = 3,455.09 × 572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.38x = 1,976,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,308.62/2,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.01

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