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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.67, 3,455.44 and 572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.67, 3,455.44 and 572.29 is: 858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.67 : 3,455.44 = 572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.67/3,455.44 = 572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.67x = 3,455.44 × 572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.67x = 1,977,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,513.76/2,303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.42

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