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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.75, 3,460.13 and 575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.75, 3,460.13 and 575.37 is: 863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.75 : 3,460.13 = 575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.75/3,460.13 = 575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.75x = 3,460.13 × 575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.75x = 1,990,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,854.28/2,306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.06

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