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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.22, 3,459.35 and 574.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.22, 3,459.35 and 574.85 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.22 : 3,459.35 = 574.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.22/3,459.35 = 574.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.22x = 3,459.35 × 574.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.22x = 1,988,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,587.18/2,306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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