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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.48, 3,459.51 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.48, 3,459.51 and 575.10 is: 862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.48 : 3,459.51 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.48/3,459.51 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.48x = 3,459.51 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.48x = 1,989,564.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,564.20/2,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.60

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