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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.86, 3,457.29 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.86, 3,457.29 and 573.48 is: 860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.86 : 3,457.29 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.86/3,457.29 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.86x = 3,457.29 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.86x = 1,982,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,692.89/2,304.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.22

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