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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.70, 3,458.55 and 574.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.70, 3,458.55 and 574.33 is: 861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.70 : 3,458.55 = 574.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.70/3,458.55 = 574.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.70x = 3,458.55 × 574.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.70x = 1,986,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,338.22/2,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.49

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