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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.91, 3,455.91 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.91, 3,455.91 and 572.54 is: 858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.91 : 3,455.91 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.91/3,455.91 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.91x = 3,455.91 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.91x = 1,978,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,629.43/2,303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.81

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