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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.41, 3,455.16 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.41, 3,455.16 and 572.04 is: 858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.41 : 3,455.16 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.41/3,455.16 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.41x = 3,455.16 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.41x = 1,976,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,489.73/2,303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.07

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