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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.33, 3,461 and 575.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.33, 3,461 and 575.95 is: 863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.33 : 3,461 = 575.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.33/3,461 = 575.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.33x = 3,461 × 575.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.33x = 1,993,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,362.95/2,307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.93

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