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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.84, 3,455.80 and 572.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.84, 3,455.80 and 572.47 is: 858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.84 : 3,455.80 = 572.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.84/3,455.80 = 572.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.84x = 3,455.80 × 572.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.84x = 1,978,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,331.76/2,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.71

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