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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.51, 3,458.29 and 574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.51, 3,458.29 and 574.14 is: 861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.51 : 3,458.29 = 574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.51/3,458.29 = 574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.51x = 3,458.29 × 574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.51x = 1,985,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,542.62/2,305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.22

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