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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.17, 3,459.26 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.17, 3,459.26 and 574.80 is: 862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.17 : 3,459.26 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.17/3,459.26 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.17x = 3,459.26 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.17x = 1,988,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,382.65/2,306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.20

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