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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.63, 3,492.97 and 573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.63, 3,492.97 and 573.63 is: 860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.63 : 3,492.97 = 573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.63/3,492.97 = 573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.63x = 3,492.97 × 573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.63x = 2,003,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,672.38/2,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.45

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