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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.44, 3,323.16 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.44, 3,323.16 and 571.86 is: 857.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.44 : 3,323.16 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.44/3,323.16 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.44x = 3,323.16 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.44x = 1,900,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,382.28/2,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.79

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