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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.88, 3,457.30 and 573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.88, 3,457.30 and 573.50 is: 860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.88 : 3,457.30 = 573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.88/3,457.30 = 573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.88x = 3,457.30 × 573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.88x = 1,982,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,761.55/2,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.25

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