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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.60, 3,456.90 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.60, 3,456.90 and 573.22 is: 859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.60 : 3,456.90 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.60/3,456.90 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.60x = 3,456.90 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.60x = 1,981,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,564.22/2,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.83

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