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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.23, 3,460.80 and 575.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.23, 3,460.80 and 575.85 is: 863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.23 : 3,460.80 = 575.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.23/3,460.80 = 575.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.23x = 3,460.80 × 575.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.23x = 1,992,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,901.68/2,307.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.77

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