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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.90, 3,455.82 and 572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.90, 3,455.82 and 572.52 is: 858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.90 : 3,455.82 = 572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.90/3,455.82 = 572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.90x = 3,455.82 × 572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.90x = 1,978,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,526.07/2,303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.77

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