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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.19, 3,459.11 and 574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.19, 3,459.11 and 574.77 is: 862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.19 : 3,459.11 = 574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.19/3,459.11 = 574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.19x = 3,459.11 × 574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.19x = 1,988,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,189.78/2,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.11

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