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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.72, 3,455.58 and 572.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.72, 3,455.58 and 572.35 is: 858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.72 : 3,455.58 = 572.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.72/3,455.58 = 572.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.72x = 3,455.58 × 572.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.72x = 1,977,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,781.07/2,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.52

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