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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.20, 3,459.29 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.20, 3,459.29 and 574.83 is: 862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.20 : 3,459.29 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.20/3,459.29 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.20x = 3,459.29 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.20x = 1,988,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,503.67/2,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.24

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