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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.13, 3,459.23 and 574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.13, 3,459.23 and 574.75 is: 862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.13 : 3,459.23 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.13/3,459.23 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.13x = 3,459.23 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.13x = 1,988,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,192.44/2,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.13

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