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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.02, 3,455.94 and 572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.02, 3,455.94 and 572.60 is: 858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.02 : 3,455.94 = 572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.02/3,455.94 = 572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.02x = 3,455.94 × 572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.02x = 1,978,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,871.24/2,304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.88

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