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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.29, 3,457.89 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.29, 3,457.89 and 573.93 is: 860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.29 : 3,457.89 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.29/3,457.89 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.29x = 3,457.89 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.29x = 1,984,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,586.81/2,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.88

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