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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.55, 3,459.84 and 575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.55, 3,459.84 and 575.18 is: 862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.55 : 3,459.84 = 575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.55/3,459.84 = 575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.55x = 3,459.84 × 575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.55x = 1,990,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,028.60/2,306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.77

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