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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.22, 3,010.40 and 582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.22, 3,010.40 and 582.02 is: 872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.22 : 3,010.40 = 582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.22/3,010.40 = 582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.22x = 3,010.40 × 582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.22x = 1,752,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,113.01/2,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.91

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