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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.27, 3,492.42 and 573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.27, 3,492.42 and 573.27 is: 859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.27 : 3,492.42 = 573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.27/3,492.42 = 573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.27x = 3,492.42 × 573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.27x = 2,002,099.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,099.61/2,328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.91

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