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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.34, 3,459.55 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.34, 3,459.55 and 574.97 is: 862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.34 : 3,459.55 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.34/3,459.55 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.34x = 3,459.55 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.34x = 1,989,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,137.46/2,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.46

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